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INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE
ALL FARM BASE | CROPS BASE | FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

CHECKLIST
ENGLISH VERSION 5.0
EDITION 5.0-2
OBLIGATORY FROM: 1 JULY 2016
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FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION A producer may use this template or any other format for compliance with AF15.1
COMPANY NAME:
MANAGER/OWNER NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
We are committed to ensure that food safety is implemented and maintained throughout our production processes; from before planting up to product release.
This is achieved by:
1. COMPLIANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELEVANT LEGISLATION
2. IMPLEMENTATION OF GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND CERTIFICATION AGAINST GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE V5.0
All of our staff has been trained in food safety and hygiene (see Chapter AF.3) and are strictly monitored to ensure it is continuously implemented.
The following person/(s) have accountability for food safety
DURING PRODUCTION:
NAME(S):
DESIGNATION:
REPLACEMENT(S):
if different, DURING HARVESTING (FOR CROP PRODUCTION) TO ENSURE THAT ONLY SAFE PRODUCTS ARE HARVESTED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD:
NAME(S):
DESIGNATION:
REPLACEMENT(S):
if different, DURING PRODUCT HANDLING TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE RELEASE PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:
NAME(S):
DESIGNATION:
REPLACEMENT(S):
24-HOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF A FOOD SAFETY EMERGENCY IS AS FOLLOWS:

TEL:
The implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. is based on identification of risks and hazards and mitigating activities will be reviewed annually to ensure continuing suitability, adequacy a
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her format for compliance with AF15.1
roduction processes; from before planting up to product release.
NST GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE V5.0
monitored to ensure it is continuously implemented.
DUCTS ARE HARVESTED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD:
RES ARE FOLLOWED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:
AS FOLLOWS:
gating activities will be reviewed annually to ensure continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness.
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INSPECTION NOTES (for all external and internal inspections):
1. ALL CONTROL POINTS MUST BE INSPECTED, AND ARE BY DEFAULT APPLICABLE, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
2. CONTROL POINTS SHALL BE JUSTIFIED TO ENSURE THAT THE AUDIT TRAIL CAN BE FOLLOWED
3. HOWEVER, THE SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST SHALL (OPTION 1) CONTAIN COMMENTS OF THE EVIDENCES OBSERVED FOR ALL NON-COMPLIANT AND NOT APPLICABLE CONT
POINTS.
4. FOR INTERNAL INSPECTIONS (OPTION 1 MULTISITES WITH QMS AND OPTION 2), AND EXTERNAL INSPECTIONS,COMMENTS SHALL BE SUPPLIED FOR ALL MAJOR MUSTS AND ALL
COMPLIANT AND NOT APPLICABLE MINOR MUST CONTROL POINTS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED IN THE GUIDELINE FOR INSPECTION METHODOLOGY WHEN AVAILABLE. CERTIF
BODIES SHALL RECORD POSITIVE FINDINGS FOR COMPLIED MAJOR AND MINOR MUST CONTROL POINTS TO ENABLE THE AUDIT TRAIL TO BE REVIEWED AFTER THE EVENT.
The Compliance Criteria is added to the Checklist for the sake of completeness and to give guidance.
OPTION 1
OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITHOUT QMS
TYPE OF INSPECTION:
ANNOUNCED
OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITH QMS

UNANNOUNCED
OTHER
DOES THE PRODUCER PARTICIPATE IN THE UNANNOUNCED REWARD PROGRAM?

DOES THE PRODUCER MAKE USE OF A CONSULTANT?
OPTION 2
YES
YES
NO
N/A
NO
IF YES, IS THE CONSULTANT A LICENSED GLOBALG.A.P. FARM ASSURER?
YES
NO
IF YES, WHAT IS THE FARM ASSURER'S NAME?

IS THE PRODUCER REGISTERED FOR PARALLEL PRODUCTION?
YES
NO
PARALLEL OWNERSHIP?
YES
IF YES, FOR WHICH PRODUCTS?

DOES THE PRODUCER BUY CERTIFIED PRODUCT FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES?
YES
NO
IF YES, WHICH PRODUCTS?

DOES THE INSPECTION TAKE PLACE IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER STANDARD OR ADD-ON?
YES
NO
IF YES, WHICH STANDARD OR ADD-ON?

HAS THE HARVEST OF THE PRODUCT BEEN OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION?
YES
NO

HAS PRODUCT HANDLING BEEN OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION?
YES
NO
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LOCATION(S) VISITED:
INSPECTION DURATION:
CALCULATION OF THE 95% MINOR MUST COMPLIANCE:
PRODUCER NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
INSPECTOR/AUDITOR NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
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LL MAJOR MUSTS AND ALL NONWHEN AVAILABLE. CERTIFICATION

AFTER THE EVENT.
NO

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Control Point
AF
ALL FARM BASE
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Control points in this module are applicable to all producers seeking certification, as it covers issues
relevant to all farming businesses.
AF 1
SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT

One of the key features of sustainable farming is the continuous integration of site-specific knowledge and
practical experiences into future management planning and practices. This section is intended to ensure
that the land, buildings and other facilities, which constitute the fabric of the farm, are properly managed to
ensure the safe production of food and protection of the environment.
AF 1.1
Site History
AF 1.1.1
Is there a reference system for each field, orchard,

Compliance shall include visual identification in the Major Must
greenhouse, yard, plot, livestock building/pen, and/or form of:
other area/location used in production?
- A physical sign at each field/orchard,
greenhouse/yard/plot/livestock building/pen, or other
farm area/location;
or
- A farm map, which also identifies the location of
water sources, storage/handling facilities, ponds,
stables, etc. and that could be cross-referenced to
the identification system.
No N/A.
AF 1.1.2
Is a recording system established for each unit of

Current records shall provide a history of
production or other area/location to provide a record GLOBALG.A.P. production of all production areas.
of the livestock/aquaculture production and/or
No N/A.
agronomic activities undertaken at those locations?

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AF 1.2
Site Management
AF 1.2.1
Is there a risk assessment available for all sites

registered for certification (this includes rented land,
structures and equipment) and does this risk
assessment show that the site in question is suitable
for production, with regards to food safety, the
environment, and health and welfare of animals in
the scope of the livestock and aquaculture
certification where applicable?

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Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
A written risk assessment to determine whether the Major Must

sites are appropriate for production shall be available
for all sites. It shall be ready for the initial inspection
and maintained updated and reviewed when new
sites enter in production and when risks for existing
ones have changed, or at least annually, whichever is
shorter. The risk assessment may be based on a
generic one but shall be customized to the farm
situation.
Risk assessments shall take into account:
- Potential physical, chemical (including allergens)
and biological hazards
- Site history (for sites that are new to agricultural
production, history of five years is advised and a
minimum of one year shall be known)
- Impact of proposed enterprises on adjacent
stock/crops/ environment, and the health and safety
of animals in the scope of the livestock and
aquaculture certification.
(See AF Annex 1 and AF Annex 2 for guidance on
risk assessments. FV Annex 1 includes guidance
regarding flooding)

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AF 1.2.2
Has a management plan that establishes strategies A management plan addresses the risks identified in Major Must
to minimize the risks identified in the risk assessment AF 1.2.1 and describes the hazard control
(AF 1.2.1) been developed and implemented?
procedures that justify that the site in question is
suitable for production. This plan shall be appropriate
to the farm operations, and there shall be evidence of
its implementation and effectiveness.
NOTE: Environmental risks do not need to be part of
this plan and are covered under AF 7.1.1.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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AF 2
Control Point
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT/INTERNAL INSPECTION

Important details of farming practices shall be recorded and records kept.
AF 2.1
Are all records requested during the external

inspection accessible and kept for a minimum period
of two years, unless a longer requirement is stated in
specific control points?

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Producers shall keep up-to-date records for a

Major Must
minimum of two years. Electronic records are valid
and when they are used, producers are responsible
for maintaining back-ups of the information.
For the initial inspections, producers shall keep
records from at least three months prior to the date of
the external inspection or from the day of registration,
whichever is longer. New applicants shall have full
records that reference each area covered by the
registration with all of the agronomic activities related
to GLOBALG.A.P. documentation required for this
area. For Livestock, these records shall be available
for the current livestock cycle before the initial
inspection. This refers to the principle of record
keeping. When an individual record is missing, the
respective control point dealing with those records is
not compliant. No NA.

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Compliance Criteria
AF 2.2
Does the producer take responsibility to conduct a

minimum of one internal self-assessment per year
against the GLOBALG.A.P. Standard?
There is documented evidence that in Option 1 an

Major Must
internal self-assessment has been completed under
the responsibility of the producer (this may be carried
out by a person different from the producer).
Self-assessments shall include all applicable control
points, even when a subcontracted company carries
them out.
The self-assessment checklist shall contain
comments of the evidence observed for all nonapplicable and non-compliant control points.
This has to be done before the CB inspection (See
General Regulations Part I, 5.).
No N/A, except for multi-site operations with QMS
and producer groups, for which the QMS checklist
covers internal inspections.
AF 2.3
Have effective corrective actions been taken as a

result of non-conformances detected during the
internal self-assessment or internal producer group
inspections?
Necessary corrective actions are documented and

Major Must
have been implemented. N/A only in the case no
non-conformances are detected during internal selfassessments or internal producer group inspections.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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Control Point
AF 3
HYGIENE
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
People are key to the prevention of product contamination. Farm staff and contractors as well as producers
themselves stand for the quality and safety of the product. Education and training will support progress
toward safe production. This section is intended to ensure good practices to diminish hygiene risks to the
product and that all workers understand the requirements and are competent to perform their duties.
Further hygiene requirements, specific to certain activities such as harvest and product handling, are
defined in the applicable Standard module.
AF 3.1
Does the farm have a written risk assessment for

hygiene?

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The written risk assessment for hygiene issues

Minor Must
covers the production environment. The risks depend
on the products produced and/or supplied. The risk
assessment can be a generic one, but it shall be
appropriate for conditions on the farm and shall be
reviewed annually and updated when changes (e.g.
other activities) occur. No N/A.

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AF 3.2
Does the farm have a documented hygiene

procedure and visibly displayed hygiene instructions
for all workers and visitors to the site whose activities
might pose a risk to food safety?
The farm shall have a hygiene procedure addressing Minor Must

the risks identified in the risk assessment in AF 3.1.
The farm shall also have hygiene instructions visibly
displayed for workers (including subcontractors) and
visitors; provided by way of clear signs (pictures)
and/or in the predominant language(s) of the
workforce. The instructions must also be based on
the results of the hygiene risk assessment in AF 3.1
and include at a minimum
- The need to wash hands
- The need to cover skin cuts
- Limitation on smoking, eating and drinking to
designated areas
- Notification of any relevant infections or conditions.
This includes any signs of illness (e.g. vomiting;
jaundice, diarrhea), whereby these workers shall be
restricted from direct contact with the product and
food-contact surfaces
- Notification of product contamination with bodily
fluids
- The use of suitable protective clothing, where the
individuals activities might pose a risk of
contamination to the product.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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Compliance Criteria
Level
AF 3.3
Have all persons working on the farm received

An introductory training course for hygiene shall be Minor Must
annual hygiene training appropriate to their activities given in both written and verbal form. All new workers
and according to the hygiene instructions in AF 3.2? shall receive this training and confirm their
participation. This training shall cover all instructions
defined in AF 3.2. All workers, including the owners
and managers, shall annually participate in the farms
basic hygiene training.
AF 3.4
Are the farms hygiene procedures implemented?
AF 4
WORKERS HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
Yes
No
N/A
Workers with tasks identified in the hygiene

Major Must
procedures shall demonstrate competence during the
inspection and there is visual evidence that the
hygiene procedures are being implemented. No N/A.
People are key to the safe and efficient operation of any farm. Farm staff and contractors as well as
producers themselves stand for the
quality of the produce and for environmental protection. Education and training will help progress towards
sustainability and build on social
capital. This section is intended to ensure safe practices in the work place and that all workers both
understand, and are competent to perform
their duties; are provided with proper equipment to allow them to work safely; and that, in the event of
accidents, can obtain proper and timely
assistance.

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Control Point
AF 4.1
Health and Safety
AF 4.1.1
Does the producer have a written risk assessment for The written risk assessment can be a generic one but Minor Must
hazards to workers health and safety?
it shall be appropriate to conditions on the farm,
including the entire production process in the scope
of certification. The risk assessment shall be
reviewed and updated annually and when changes
that could impact workers health and safety (e.g. new
machinery, new buildings, new plant protection
products, modified cultivation practices, etc.) occur.
Examples of hazards include but are not limited to:
moving machine parts, power take-off (PTO),
electricity, farm machinery and vehicle traffic, fires in
farm buildings, applications of organic fertilizer,
excessive noise, dust, vibrations, extreme
temperatures, ladders, fuel storage, slurry tanks, etc.
No N/A.

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Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A

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Compliance Criteria
AF 4.1.2
Does the farm have written health and safety

procedures addressing issues identified in the risk
assessment of AF 4.1.1?
The health and safety procedures shall address the Minor Must
points identified in the risk assessment (AF 4.1.1)
and shall be appropriate for the farming operations.
They shall also include accident and emergency
procedures as well as contingency plans that deal
with any identified risks in the working situation, etc.
The procedures shall be reviewed annually and
updated when the risk assessment changes.
The farm infrastructure, facilities and equipment shall
be constructed and maintained in such a way as to
minimize health and safety hazards for the workers to
the extent practical.
AF 4.1.3
Have all people working on the farm received health All workers, including subcontractors, can
Minor Must
and safety training according to the risk assessment demonstrate competency in responsibilities and tasks
in AF 4.1.1?
through visual observation (if possible on the day of
the inspection). There shall be evidence of
instructions in the appropriate language and training
records. Producers may conduct the health and
safety training themselves if training instructions or
other training materials are available (i.e. it need not
be an outside individual who conducts the training).
No N/A.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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Compliance Criteria
Level
AF 4.2
Training
AF 4.2.1
Is there a record kept for training activities and

attendees?
A record is kept for training activities, including the

topic covered, the trainer, the date and a list of the
attendees. Evidence of attendance is required.
Minor Must
AF 4.2.2
Do all workers handling and/or administering

veterinary medicines, chemicals, disinfectants, plant
protection products, biocides and/or other hazardous
substances and all workers operating dangerous or
complex equipment as defined in the risk analysis in
AF 4.1.1 have evidence of competence or details of
other such qualifications?
Records shall identify workers who carry out such

tasks, and can demonstrate competence (e.g.
certificate of training and/or records of training with
proof of attendance). This shall include compliance
with applicable legislation. No N/A.
For aquaculture, cross-reference with Aquaculture
Module AB 4.1.1.
In livestock, for workers administering medicines
proof of adequate experience is also required.
Major Must

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Yes
No
N/A

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AF 4.3
Hazards and First Aid
AF 4.3.1
Do accident and emergency procedures exist? Are

they visually displayed, and are they communicated
to all persons associated with the farm activities,
including subcontractors and visitors?

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Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Permanent accident procedures shall be clearly

Minor Must
displayed in accessible and visible location(s) for
workers, visitors and subcontractors. These instructions
are available in the predominant language(s) of the
workforce and/or pictograms.
The procedures shall identify, the following:
- The farm's map reference or farm address
- The contact person(s).
- An up-to-date list of relevant phone numbers (police,
ambulance, hospital, fire-brigade, access to emergency
health care on site or by means of transport, supplier of
electricity, water and gas).
Examples of other procedures that can be included:
- The location of the nearest means of communication
(telephone, radio).
- How and where to contact the local medical services,
hospital and other emergency services. (WHERE did it
happen? WHAT happened? HOW MANY injured
people? WHAT kind of injuries? WHO is calling?).
- The location of fire extinguisher(s).
- The emergency exits.
- Emergency cut-offs for electricity, gas and water
supplies.
- How to report accidents and dangerous incidents.
Module AB 3.1.4.

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Compliance Criteria
AF 4.3.2
Are potential hazards clearly identified by warning

signs?
Permanent and legible signs shall indicate potential Minor Must

hazards. This shall include, where applicable: waste
pits, fuel tanks, workshops, and access doors of the
storage facilities for plant protection
products/fertilizers/any other chemicals. Warning
signs shall be present and in the predominant
language(s) of the workforce and/or in pictograms.
No N/A.
AF 4.3.3
Is safety advice for substances hazardous to workers When required to ensure appropriate action,
Minor Must
health available/accessible?
information (e.g. website, telephone number, material
safety data sheets, etc.) is accessible.
Module AB 3.1.2.
AF 4.3.4
Are first aid kits available at all permanent sites and

in the vicinity of fieldwork?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
Complete and maintained first aid kits (i.e. according Minor Must
to local recommendations and appropriate to the
activities being carried out on the farm) shall be
available and accessible at all permanent sites and
readily available for transport (tractor, car, etc.) where
required by the risk assessment in AF 4.1.1.

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Compliance Criteria
AF 4.3.5
Are there always an appropriate number of persons

(at least one person) trained in first aid present on
each farm whenever on-farm activities are being
carried out?
There is always at least one person trained in first aid Minor Must
(i.e. within the last 5 years) present on the farm
whenever on-farm activities are being carried out. As
a guideline: one trained person per 50 workers. Onfarm activities include all activities mentioned in the
relevant modules of this Standard.
AF 4.4
Protective Clothing/Equipment
AF 4.4.1
Are workers, visitors and subcontractors equipped

with suitable protective clothing in accordance with
legal requirements and/or label instructions and/or as
authorized by a competent authority?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
Complete sets of protective clothing, which enable

Major Must
label instructions and/or legal requirements and/or
requirements as authorized by a competent authority
to be complied which are available on the farm,
utilized, and in a good state of repair. To comply with
label requirements and/or on-farm operations, this
may include some of the following: rubber boots or
other appropriate footwear, waterproof clothing,
protective overalls, rubber gloves, face masks,
appropriate respiratory equipment (including
replacement filters), ear and eye protection devices,
life-jackets, etc. as required by label or on-farm
operations.

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AF 4.4.2
Is protective clothing cleaned after use and stored in Protective clothing is kept clean according to the type Major Must
such a way as to prevent contamination of personal of use and degree of potential contamination and in a
clothing?
ventilated place. Cleaning protective clothing and
equipment includes separate washing from private
clothing. Wash re-usable gloves before removal.
Dirty and damaged protective clothing and equipment
and expired filter cartridges shall be disposed of
appropriately. Single-use items (e.g. gloves, overalls)
shall be disposed of after one use. All protective
clothing and equipment including replacements
filters, etc. shall be stored outside of the plant
protection products/storage facility and physically
separated from any other chemicals that might cause
contamination of the clothing or equipment. No N/A.
AF 4.5
Worker Welfare
AF 4.5.1
Is a member of management clearly identifiable as

responsible for the workers health, safety and
welfare?

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Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Documentation is available that clearly identifies and Major Must

names the member of management who is
responsible for ensuring compliance with and
implementation of existing, current and relevant
national and local regulations on workers health,
safety and welfare.

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Compliance Criteria
AF 4.5.2
Does regular two-way communication take place

between management and workers on issues related
to workers health, safety and welfare? Is there
evidence of actions taken from such communication?
Records show that communication between

Minor Must
management and workers about health, safety and
welfare concerns can take place openly (i.e. without
fear of intimidation or retribution) and at least once a
year. The auditor is not required to make judgments
about the content, accuracy or outcome of such
communications. There is evidence that the concerns
of the workers about health, safety and welfare are
being addressed.
AF 4.5.3
Do workers have access to clean food storage areas, A place to store food and a place to eat shall be
Major Must
designated rest areas, hand-washing facilities, and
provided to the workers if they eat on the farm. Hand
drinking water?
washing equipment and drinking water shall always
be provided.
AF 4.5.4
Are on-site living quarters habitable and have the

basic services and facilities?
AF 4.5.5
Is transport for workers (on-farm, to and from

Vehicles or vessels shall be safe for workers and,
Minor Must
fields/orchard) as provided by the producer safe and when used to transport workers on public roads, shall
compliant with national regulations when used to
comply with national safety regulations.
transport workers on public roads?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
The on-farm living quarters for the workers are

Major Must
habitable and have a sound roof, windows and doors,
and the basic services of drinking water, toilets, and
drains. In the case of no drains, septic pits can be
accepted if compliant with local regulations.

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AF 5
SUBCONTRACTORS
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
A subcontractor is the entity furnishing labor, equipment and/or materials to perform specific farm
operation(s) under contract with the producer (e.g. custom grain harvesting, fruit spraying and picking).

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Control Point
Compliance Criteria
AF 5.1
When the producer makes use of subcontractors,

does he/she oversee their activities in order to
ensure that those activities relevant to
GLOBALG.A.P. CPCCs comply with the
corresponding requirements?
The producer is responsible for observing the control points Major Must
applicable to the tasks performed by the subcontractors
who carry out activities covered in the GLOBALG.A.P.
Standard, by checking and signing the assessment of the
subcontractor for each task and season contracted.
Evidence of compliance with the applicable control points
shall be available on the farm during the external
inspection.
i) The producer can perform the assessment and shall keep
the evidence of compliance of the control points assessed.
The subcontractor shall agree that GLOBALG.A.P.
approved certifiers are allowed to verify the assessments
through a physical inspection; or
ii) A third-party certification body, which is GLOBALG.A.P.
approved, can inspect the subcontractor. The subcontractor
shall receive a letter of conformance from the certification
body with the following info: 1) Date of assessment, 2)
Name of the certification body, 3) Inspector name, 4)
Details of the subcontractor, and 5) List of the inspected
Control Points and Compliance Criteria. Certificates issued
to subcontractors against standards that are not officially
approved by GLOBALG.A.P. are not valid evidence of
compliance with GLOBALG.A.P.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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Compliance Criteria
AF 6
WASTE AND POLLUTION MANAGEMENT, RECYCLING AND RE-USE
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Waste minimization shall include review of current practices, avoidance of waste, reduction of waste, re-use
of waste, and recycling of waste.
AF 6.1
Identification of Waste and Pollutants
AF 6.1.1
Have possible waste products and sources of

pollution been identified in all areas of the farm?
AF 6.2
Waste and Pollution Action Plan
AF 6.2.1
Is there a documented farm waste management plan

to avoid and/or minimize wastage and pollution to the
extent possible, and does the waste management
plan include adequate provisions for waste disposal?

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Possible waste products (e.g. paper, cardboard,

Minor Must
plastic, oil) and sources of pollution (e.g. fertilizer
excess, exhaust smoke, oil, fuel, noise, effluent,
chemicals, sheep-dip, feed waste, algae produced
during net cleaning) produced by the farm processes
have been listed.
For crops, producers shall also take into
consideration surplus application mix and tank
washings.
A comprehensive, current, and documented plan that Minor Must

covers wastage reduction, pollution and waste
recycling is available. Air, soil, and water
contamination shall be considered where relevant
along with all products and sources identified in the
plan. For aquaculture, cross-reference with
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AF 6.2.2
Is the site kept in a tidy and orderly condition?
Visual assessment shall show that there is no

Major Must
evidence of waste/litter in the immediate vicinity of
the production site(s) or storage buildings. Incidental
and insignificant litter and waste on the designated
areas are acceptable as well as the waste from the
current days work. All other litter and waste shall be
cleared up, including fuel spills.
AF 6.2.3
Are holding areas for diesel and other fuel oil tanks
environmentally safe?
All fuel storage tanks shall conform to the local

Minor Must
requirements. When there are no local requirements
to contain spillage, the minimum is bunded areas,
which shall be impervious and be able to contain at
least 110% of the largest tank stored within it, unless
it is in an environmentally sensitive area where the
capacity shall then be 165% of the content of the
largest tank. There shall be no-smoking signs
displayed and appropriate fire emergency provisions
made nearby.
AF 6.2.4
Provided there is no risk of pest, disease and weed

carry-over, are organic wastes composted on the
farm and recycled?
Organic waste material is composted and used for

soil conditioning. The composting method ensures
that there is no risk of pest, disease or weed carryover. For aquaculture, cross-reference with
Aquaculture Module AB 10.2.2.

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Yes
No
N/A
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Is the water used for washing and cleaning purposes Waste water resulting from washing of contaminated Recom
disposed of in a manner that ensures the minimum machinery, e.g. spray equipment, personal protective
health and safety risks and environmental impact?
equipment, hydro-coolers, or buildings with animals,
should be collected and disposed of in a way that
ensures the minimum impact on the environment and
the health and safety of farm staff, visitors and
nearby communities as well as legal compliance. For
tank washings see CB 7.5.1.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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AF 7
CONSERVATION
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Farming and the environment are inseparably linked. Managing wildlife and landscape is of great
importance. The abundance and diversity of flora and fauna benefits the enhancement of species and the
structural diversity of land and landscape features.
AF 7.1
Impact of Farming on the Environment and Biodiversity (Cross-reference with AB.9 Aquaculture
Module)
AF 7.1.1
Does each producer have a wildlife management and

conservation plan for the farm business that
acknowledges the impact of farming activities on the
environment?

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There shall be a written action plan that aims to

Minor Must
enhance habitats and maintain biodiversity on the
farm. This can be either an individual plan or a
regional activity that the farm is participating in or is
covered by. It shall pay special attention to areas of
environmental interest being protected and make
reference to legal requirements where applicable.
The action plan shall include knowledge of integrated
pest management practices, nutrient use of crops,
conservation sites, water supplies, the impact on
other users, etc.

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AF 7.1.2
Has the producer considered how to enhance the

environment for the benefit of the local community
and flora and fauna? Is this policy compatible with
sustainable commercial agricultural production and
does it strive to minimize environmental impact of the
agricultural activity?
There should be tangible actions and initiatives that Recom.

can be demonstrated 1) by the producer either on the
production site or at the local scale or at the regional
scale 2) by participation in a group that is active in
environmental support schemes concerned with
habitat quality and habitat elements. There is a
commitment within the conservation plan to
undertake a baseline audit of the current levels,
location, condition etc. of the fauna and flora on the
farm, so as to enable actions to be planned. Within
the conservation plan, there is a clear list of priorities
and actions to enhance habitats for fauna and flora
where viable and to increase bio-diversity on the
farm.
AF 7.2
Ecological Upgrading of Unproductive Sites
AF 7.2.1
Has consideration been given to the conversion of

There should be a plan to convert unproductive sites Recom.
unproductive sites (e.g. low-lying wet areas,
and identified areas that give priority to ecology into
woodlands, headland strips, or areas of impoverished conservation areas where viable.
soil, etc.) to ecological focus areas for the
encouragement of natural flora and fauna?

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Yes
No
N/A

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Energy Efficiency
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Farming equipment shall be selected and maintained for optimum energy efficiency. The use of renewable
energy sources should be encouraged.
AF 7.3.1
Can the producer show monitoring of on-farm energy Energy use records exist (e.g. invoices where energy Minor Must
use?
consumption is detailed). The producer/producer
group is aware of where and how energy is
consumed on the farm and through farming
practices. Farming equipment shall be selected and
maintained for optimum energy consumption.
AF 7.3.2
A written plan identifying opportunities to improve

Based on the result of the monitoring, is there a plan energy efficiency is available.
to improve energy efficiency on the farm?
Recom.
AF 7.3.3
Does the plan to improve energy efficiency consider

minimizing the use of non-renewable energy?
Producers consider reducing the use of nonrenewable energies to a minimum possible and use
renewable ones.
Recom.
AF 7.4
Water Collection/Recycling
AF 7.4.1
Where feasible, have measures been implemented

to collect water and, where appropriate, to recycle
taking into consideration all food safety aspects?
Water collection is recommended where it is

commercially and practically feasible, e.g. from
building roofs, glasshouses etc. Collection from
watercourses within the farm perimeters may need
legal permits from the authorities.
Recom.

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AF 8
COMPLAINTS
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Management of complaints will lead to an overall better production system.

AF 8.1
Is there a complaint procedure available relating to

both internal and external issues covered by the
GLOBALG.A.P. Standard and does this procedure
ensure that complaints are adequately recorded,
studied, and followed up, including a record of
actions taken?

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A documented complaint procedure is available to

facilitate the recording and follow-up of all received
complaints relating to issues covered by
GLOBALG.A.P. actions taken with respect to such
complaints. In the case of producer groups, the
members do not need the complete complaint
procedure, but only the parts that are relevant to
them. The complaint procedure shall include the
notification of GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat via the
certification body in the case that the producer is
informed by a competent or local authority that
he/she is under investigation and/or has received a
sanction in the scope of the certificate. No N/A.
Major Must

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RECALL/WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE
AF 9.1
Does the producer have documented procedures on

how to manage/initiate the withdrawal/recall of
certified products from the marketplace and are
these procedures tested annually?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
The producer shall have a documented procedure

Major Must
that identifies the type of event that may result in a
withdrawal/recall, the persons responsible for making
decisions on the possible product withdrawal/recall,
the mechanism for notifying the next step in the
supply chain and the GLOBALG.A.P. approved
certification body, and the methods of reconciling
stock.
The procedures shall be tested annually to ensure
that they are effective. This test shall be recorded
(e.g. by picking a recently sold batch, identifying the
quantity and whereabouts of the product, and
verifying whether the next step involved with this
batch and the CB can be contacted. Actual
communications of the mock recall to the clients are
not necessary. A list of phone numbers and emails is
sufficient). No N/A.

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FOOD DEFENSE (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals and Plant Propagation
Material)
AF 10.1
Is there a risk assessment for food defense and are

procedures in place to address identified food
defense risks?

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Compliance Criteria
Potential intentional threats to food safety in all

phases of the operation shall be identified and
assessed. Food defense risk identification shall
assure that all input is from safe and secured
sources. Information of all employees and
subcontractors shall be available. Procedures for
corrective action shall be in place in case of
intentional threat.
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Major Must

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AF 11
GLOBALG.A.P. STATUS
AF 11.1
Does all transaction documentation include reference Sales invoices and, where appropriate, other
documentation related to sales of certified
to the GLOBALG.A.P. status and the GGN?
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Major Must
material/products shall include the GGN of the certificate

holder AND a reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified
status. This is not obligatory in internal documentation.
Where producers own a GLN, this shall replace the
GGN issued by GLOBALG.A.P. during the registration
process.
Positive identification of the certified status is enough on
transaction documentation (e.g.: GLOBALG.A.P.
certified <product name>). Non-certified products do
not need to be identified as non-certified'.
Indication of the certified status is obligatory regardless
of whether the certified product was sold as certified or
not. This cannot be checked during the initial (first ever)
inspection, because the producer is not certified yet and
the producer cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P.
certified status before the first positive certification
decision.
N/A only when there is a written agreement available
between the producer and the client not to identify the
GLOBALG.A.P. status of the product and/or the GGN on
the transaction documents.

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LOGO USE
AF 12.1
Is the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark,

GLOBALG.A.P. QR code or logo and the GGN
(GLOBALG.A.P. Number) used according to the
GLOBALG.A.P. General Regulations and according
to the Sublicense and Certification Agreement?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
The producer/producer group shall use the

Major Must
GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, GLOBALG.A.P. QR
code or logo and the GGN (GLOBALG.A.P. Number),
GLN or sub-GLN according to the General
Regulations Annex 1 and according to the Sublicense
and Certification Agreement. The GLOBALG.A.P.
word, trademark or logo shall never appear on the
final product, on the consumer packaging, or at the
point of sale. However, the certificate holder can use
any and/or all in business-to-business
communications.
GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark or logo cannot be in
use during the initial (first ever) inspection because
the producer is not certified yet and the producer
cannot reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. certified
status before the first positive certification decision.
N/A for CFM, PPM, GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture ova
or seedlings and Livestock, when the certified
products are input products, not intended for sale to
final consumers and will definitely not appear at the
point of sale to final consumers.

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TRACEABILITY AND SEGREGATION
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Chapter 13 is applicable to all producers who need to register for parallel production/ownership and to
those who buy from other producers (certified or not), the same products they also certify. It is not
applicable to producers who certify 100% of the product in their GLOBALG.A.P. Scope and do not buy of
those products from other producers (certified or not).
AF 13.1
Is there an effective system in place to identify and

segregate all GLOBALG.A.P. certified and noncertified products?

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A system shall be in place to avoid mixing of certified Major Must

and non-certified products. This can be done via
physical identification or product handling
procedures, including the relevant records.

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AF 13.2
In the case of producers registered for parallel

production/ownership (where certified and noncertified products are produced and/or owned by one
legal entity), is there a system to ensure that all final
products originating from a certified production
process are correctly identified?
In the case the producer is registered for parallel

Major Must
production/ownership (where certified and noncertified products are produced and/or owned by one
legal entity), all product packed in final consumer
packaging (either from farm level or after product
handling) shall be identified with a GGN where the
product originates from a certified process.
It can be the GGN of the (Option 2) group, the GGN
of the group member, both GGNs, or the GGN of the
individual (Option 1) producer. The GGN shall not be
used to label non-certified products.
N/A only when the producer only owns
GLOBALG.A.P. products (no PP/PO), or when there
is a written agreement available between the
producer and the client not to use the GGN, GLN or
sub-GLN on the ready to be sold product. This can
also be the client's own label specifications where the
GGN is not included.
AF 13.3
Is there a final check to ensure the correct product

dispatch of certified and non-certified products?
The check shall be documented to show that the

certified and non-certified products are dispatched
correctly.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
Major Must

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Are appropriate identification procedures in place and Procedures shall be established, documented and
Major Must
records for identifying products purchased from
maintained, appropriately to the scale of the
different sources available for all registered
operation, for identifying certified and, when
products?
applicable, non-certified quantities purchased from
different sources (i.e. other producers or traders) for
all registered products.
Records shall include:
- Product description
- GLOBALG.A.P. certified status
- Quantities of product(s) purchased
- Supplier details
- Copy of the GLOBALG.A.P. Certificates where
applicable
- Traceability data/codes related to the purchased
products
- Purchase orders/invoices received by the
organization being assessed
- List of approved suppliers

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Level
Yes
No
N/A

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AF 14
MASS BALANCE
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Chapter 14 is applicable to all GLOBALG.A.P. producers. In the case of producer group members, this
information may sometimes be covered under the QMS of the group.
AF 14.1
Are sales records available for all quantities sold and Sales details of certified and, when applicable, non- Major Must
all registered products?
certified quantities shall be recorded for all registered
products, with particular attention to quantities sold
and descriptions provided. The documents shall
demonstrate the consistent balance between the
certified and non-certified input and the output. No
N/A.
AF 14.2
Are quantities (produced, stored and/or purchased)

recorded and summarized for all products?

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Quantities (including information on volumes or

Major Must
weight) of certified, and when applicable noncertified, incoming (including purchased products),
outgoing and stored products shall be recorded and a
summary maintained for all registered products, so
as to facilitate the mass balance verification process.
The frequency of the mass balance verification shall
be defined and be appropriate to the scale of the
operation, but It shall be done at least annually per
product. Documents to demonstrate mass balance
shall be clearly identified. This control point applies to
all GLOBALG.A.P. producers.
No N/A.

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Level
AF 14.3
Are conversion ratios and/or loss (input-output

calculations of a given production process) during
handling calculated and controlled?
Conversion ratios shall be calculated and available

for each relevant handling process. All generated
product waste quantities shall be estimated and/or
recorded. No N/A.
Major Must
AF 15
FOOD SAFETY POLICY DECLARATION (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)
Yes
No
N/A
The Food Safety Policy Declaration reflects in an unambiguous manner the commitment of the producer to
ensure that food safety is implemented and maintained throughout the production processes.
AF 15.1
Has the producer completed and signed the Food

Safety Policy Declaration included in the IFA
checklist?

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Completion and signature of the Food Safety Policy Major Must

Declaration is a commitment to be renewed annually
for each new certification cycle.
For an Option 1 producer, without implemented QMS,
the self-assessment checklist will only be complete
when the Food Safety Policy Declaration is
completed and signed.
In the case of producer groups (Option 2) and Option
1 multisite producers with implemented QMS, it is
possible that the central management assumes this
commitment for the organization and for all its
members by completing and signing one declaration
at QMS level. In that case, the members of the
producer groups and the individual production sites
are not required to complete and sign the declaration
individually. No N/A, unless Flowers and
Ornamentals or Plant Propagation Material
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AF 16
FOOD FRAUD MITIGATION (not applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Food fraud may occur on primary production when suppliers provide input products/materials that do not
match the specifications (e.g. counterfeit PPP or propagation material, non-food grade packaging material).
This may cause public health crises, and therefore producers should take measures to mitigate these risks.
AF. 16.1
Does the producer have a food fraud vulnerability risk A documented risk assessment to identify potential Recom.
assessment?
vulnerability to food fraud (e.g. counterfeit PPP or
propagation material, non-food grade packaging
material) is available, current and implemented. This
procedure may be based on a generic one, but shall
be customized to the scope of the production.
AF. 16.2
Does the producer have a food fraud mitigation plan A documented food fraud mitigation plan, specifying
and has it been implemented?
the measures the producer has implemented to
address the food fraud threats identified is available
and implemented.

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CROPS BASE
CB 1
TRACEABILITY
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Traceability facilitates the recall/withdrawal of foods and flowers and ornamentals and enables customers to
be provided with targeted and accurate information concerning implicated products.
CB 1.1
Is GLOBALG.A.P. registered product traceable back

to and trackable from the registered farm (and other
relevant registered areas) where it has been
produced and, if applicable, handled?
CB 2
PROPAGATION MATERIAL
There is a documented identification and traceability Major Must

system that allows GLOBALG.A.P. registered
products to be traced back to the registered farm or,
in a farmer group, to the registered farms of the
group, and tracked forward to the immediate
customer (one step up, one step down). Harvest
information shall link a batch to the production
records or the farms of specific producers. (Refer to
General Regulations Part II for information on
segregation in Option 2). Produce handling shall also
be covered, if applicable. No N/A.
The choice of propagation material plays an important role in the production process and, by using the
appropriate varieties, can help to reduce the number of fertilizer and plant protection product applications.
The choice of propagation material is a precondition of good plant growth and product quality.

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Quality and Health
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
The purpose of variety registration is to provide growers, processors, retailers and government a means of
oversight to ensure that health and safety requirements are met and that information related to the identity
of the variety is available to regulators to prevent fraud. Variety registration aims at protecting the buyer of
the seed/young plants/harvested material by providing the basic assurance that the starting material used
conforms to the official variety description.
CB 2.1.1
When seeds or propagation material have been

purchased in the past 24 months, is there evidence
that guarantees they have been obtained in
compliance with variety registration laws (in the case
mandatory variety registration exists in the respective
country)?
A document (e.g. empty seed package or plant

passport or packing list or invoice) that states as a
minimum variety name, batch number, propagation
material vendor, and, where available, additional
information on seed quality (germination, genetic
purity, physical purity, seed health, etc.) shall be
available.
Minor Must
Material coming from nurseries that have

GLOBALG.A.P. Plant Propagation Material,
equivalent or GLOBALG.A.P. recognized certification
are considered compliant.

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Level
CB 2.1.2
Has the propagation material used been obtained in When producers use registered varieties or
Minor Must
accordance to applicable intellectual property laws? rootstock, there are written documents available on
request that prove that the propagation material used
has been obtained in accordance to applicable local
intellectual property right laws. These documents
may be the license contract (for starting material that
does not originate from seed, but from vegetative
origin), the plant passport if applicable or, if a plant
passport is not required, a document or empty seed
package that states, as a minimum, variety name,
batch number, propagation material vendor and
packing list/delivery note or invoice to demonstrate
size and identity of all propagation material used in
the last 24 months. No N/A.
Yes
No
N/A
Note: The PLUTO Database of UPOV

(http://www.upov.int/pluto/en) and the Variety Finder
Tool on the website of CPVO (cpvo.europa.eu) list all
varieties in the world, providing their registration
details and the Intellectual Property Protection details
per variety and country.

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CB 2.1.3
Are plant health quality control systems operational

for in-house nursery propagation?
A quality control system that contains a monitoring

Minor Must
system for visible signs of pest and diseases is in
place and current records of the monitoring system
shall be available. Nursery means anywhere
propagation material is produced, (including in-house
grafting material selection). The monitoring system
shall include the recording and identification of the
mother plant or field of origin crop, as applicable.
Recording shall be at regular established intervals. If
the cultivated trees or plants are intended for own
use only (i.e. not sold), this will suffice. When
rootstocks are used, special attention shall be paid to
the origin of the rootstocks through documentation.
CB 2.2
Chemical Treatments and Dressings
CB 2.2.1
Is the purchased propagation material (seed,

rootstocks, seedlings, plantlets, cuttings)
accompanied by information of chemical treatments
done by the supplier?

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
Records with the name(s) of the chemical product(s) Minor Must

used by the supplier on the propagation material (e.g.
maintaining records/ seed packages, list with the
names of the PPP used, etc.) are available on
request.
Suppliers who hold a GLOBALG.A.P. Plant
Propagation Material, equivalent or GLOBALG.A.P.
recognized certificate are considered compliant with
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CB 2.2.2
Are plant protection product treatments recorded for Records of all plant protection product treatments
in-house nursery propagation materials applied
applied during the plant propagation period for induring the plant propagation period?
house plant nursery propagation are available and
include location, date, trade name and active
ingredient, operator, authorized by, justification,
quantity and machinery used.
CB 2.3
Genetically Modified Organisms (N/A if no genetically modified varieties are used)
CB 2.3.1
Does the planting of or trials with GMOs comply with The registered farm or group of registered farms
all applicable legislation in the country of production? have a copy of the legislation applicable in the
country of production and comply accordingly.
Records shall be kept of the specific modification
and/or the unique identifier. Specific husbandry and
management advice shall be obtained.
Major Must
CB 2.3.2
Is there documentation available of when the

producer grows genetically modified organisms?
If GMO cultivars and/or products derived from

genetic modification are used, records of planting,
use or production of GMO cultivars and/or products
derived from genetic modification are maintained.
Minor Must
CB 2.3.3
Have the producers direct clients been informed of

the GMO status of the product?
Documented evidence of communication shall be

provided and shall allow verification that all material
supplied to direct clients is according to customer
requirements.
Major Must

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
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CB 2.3.4
Is there a plan for handling GM material (i.e. crops

A written plan that explains how GM materials (e.g. Minor Must
and trials) identifying strategies to minimize
crops and trials) are handled and stored to minimize
contamination risks (e.g. such as accidental mixing of risk of contamination with conventional material and
adjacent non-GM crops) and maintaining product
to maintain product integrity is available.
integrity?
CB 2.3.5
Are GMO crops stored separately from other crops to A visual assessment of the integrity and identification Major Must
avoid adventitious mixing?
of genetically modified (GMO) crops storage shall be
made.
CB 3
SOIL MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION
Yes
No
N/A
Good soil husbandry ensures the long-term fertility of the soil, aids yield, and contributes to profitability. Not
applicable in the case of crops that are not grown directly on the soil (e.g. hydroponic or potted plants).
CB 3.1
Does the producer have a soil management plan?
The producer shall demonstrate that consideration

has been given to the nutritional needs of the crop
and to maintaining soil fertility. Records of analyses
and/or crop-specific literature shall be available as
evidence.
Minor Must
Flowers and ornamentals producers shall perform

calculations at least once for every single crop
harvested and on a justified regular basis (e.g. every
two weeks in closed systems) for continuously
harvested crops. (Analysis may be conducted with
on-farm equipment or mobile kits). No N/A.

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CB 3.2
Have soil maps been prepared for the farm?
The types of soil are identified for each site, based on Recom.
a soil profile or soil analysis or local (regional)
cartographic soil-type map.
CB 3.3
Is there, where feasible, crop rotation for annual

crops?
When rotations of annual crops to improve soil

Minor Must
structure and minimize soil borne pests and diseases
are done, this can be verified from planting date
and/or plant protection product application records.
Records shall exist for the previous 2-year rotation.
CB 3.4
Have techniques been used to improve or maintain

soil structure and avoid soil compaction?
There is evidence of techniques applied (e.g. use of

deep-rooting green crops, drainage, subsoiling, use
of low pressure tires, tramlines, permanent row
marking, avoiding in-row plowing, smearing,
poaching,) that are suitable for use on the land and,
where possible, minimize, isolate or eliminate soil
compaction, etc.
CB 3.5
Does the producer use techniques to reduce the

possibility of soil erosion?
There is evidence of control practices and remedial Minor Must

measures (e.g. mulching, cross line techniques on
slopes, drains, sowing grass or green fertilizers, trees
and bushes on borders of sites, etc.) to minimize soil
erosion (e.g. water, wind).

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No
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CB 3.6
Has the producer taken into account the nutrient

contribution of organic fertilizer applications?
An analysis from the supply is carried out or

Minor Must
recognized standard values are used, which take into
account the contents of NPK nutrients (nitrogen (N),
phosphorus (P), potassium (K)) in organic fertilizer
applied in order to avoid soil contamination.
CB 3.7
Does the producer keep records on seed/planting

rate, sowing/planting date?
Records of sowing/planting, rate/density, and date

shall be kept and be available.
CB 4
FERTILIZER APPLICATION
Yes
No
N/A
Minor Must
The fertilization decision-making process involves consideration of crop demands. Nutrients shall be
available for crops in the growing substrate or soil and fertilization is often necessary. Correct application to
optimize use and storage procedures to avoid loss and contamination shall be followed.

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Advice on Quantity and Type of Fertilizer
CB 4.1.1
Are recommendations for the application of fertilizers Where the fertilizer records show that the technically Minor Must
(organic or inorganic) provided by competent and
responsible person determining quantity and type of
qualified persons?
the fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is an external
adviser, training and technical competence shall be
demonstrated via official qualifications, specific
training courses, etc., unless employed for that
purpose by a competent organization (e.g. official
advisory services).
Where the fertilizer records show that the technically
responsible person determining quantity and type of
fertilizer (organic or inorganic) is the producer or
designated employee, experience shall be
complemented by technical knowledge (e.g. access
to product technical literature, specific training course
attendance, etc.) and/or the use of tools (software, on
farm detection methods, etc.).

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No
N/A

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Records of Application
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
4.2.1 to 4.2.6: Do records of all applications of soil and foliar fertilizers, both organic and inorganic,
include the following criteria:
CB 4.2.1
Field, orchard or greenhouse reference and crop?
Records shall be kept of all fertilizer applications,

Minor Must
detailing the geographical area and the name or
reference of the field, orchard or greenhouse where
the registered product crop is located. Records shall
also be kept for hydroponic situations and where
fertigation is used. No N/A.
CB 4.2.2
Application dates?
The exact dates (day, month and year) of the

application are detailed in the records of all fertilizer
applications. No N/A.
Minor Must
CB 4.2.3
Applied fertilizer types?
The trade name, type of fertilizer (e.g. NPK), and

concentrations (e.g. 17-17-17) are detailed in the
records of all fertilizer applications. No N/A.
Minor Must
CB 4.2.4
Applied quantities?
The amount of product to be applied in weight or

Minor Must
volume relative to a unit of area or number of plants
or unit of time per volume of fertigation is detailed in
the records of all fertilizer applications. The actual
quantity applied shall be recorded, as this is not
necessarily the same as the recommendation. No
N/A.

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CB 4.2.5
Method of application?
The method and/or equipment used are detailed in

Minor Must
the records of all fertilizer applications.
In the case the method/equipment is always the
same, it is acceptable to record these details only
once. If there are various equipment units, these are
identified individually. Methods may be e.g. via
irrigation or mechanical distribution. Equipment may
be e.g. manual or mechanical. No N/A.
CB 4.2.6
Operator details?
The name of the operator who has applied the

fertilizer is detailed in the records of all fertilizer
applications.
Yes
No
N/A
Minor Must
If a single individual makes all of the applications, it is

acceptable to record the operator details only once.
If there is a team of workers performing the
fertilization, all of them need to be listed in the
records. No N/A.

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Fertilizer Storage
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
4.3.1 to 4.3.7: Are all fertilizers stored:

CB 4.3.1
Separately from plant protection products?
The minimum requirement is to prevent physical

Minor Must
cross-contamination between fertilizers (organic and
inorganic) and plant protection products by using a
physical barrier (wall, sheeting, etc.). If fertilizers that
are applied together with plant protection products
(i.e. micronutrients or foliar fertilizers) are packed in a
closed container, they can be stored with plant
protection products.
CB 4.3.2
In a covered area?
The covered area is suitable to protect all inorganic Minor Must

fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or liquids) from
atmospheric influences (e.g. sunlight, frost and rain,
high temperature). Based on a risk assessment
(fertilizer type, weather conditions, storage duration
and location), plastic coverage could be acceptable.
It is permitted to store lime and gypsum in the field.
As long as the storage requirements on the material
safety data sheet are complied with, bulk liquid
fertilizers can be stored outside in containers.

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CB 4.3.3
In a clean area?
Inorganic fertilizers (e.g. powders, granules or

Minor Must
liquids) are stored in an area that is free from waste,
does not constitute a breeding place for rodents, and
where spillage and leakage may be cleared away.
CB 4.3.4
In a dry area?
The storage area for all inorganic fertilizers (e.g.

Minor Must
powders, granules or liquids) is well ventilated and
free from rainwater or heavy condensation. Storage
cannot be directly on the soil except for lime/gypsum.
CB 4.3.5
In an appropriate manner that reduces the risk of

contamination of water sources?
All fertilizers are stored in a manner that poses

Minor Must
minimum risk of contamination to water sources.
Liquid fertilizer stores/tanks shall be surrounded by
an impermeable barrier to contain a capacity to 110%
of the volume of the largest container, if there is no
applicable legislation.
CB 4.3.6
Not together with harvested products?
Fertilizers shall not be stored with harvested

products.

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No
N/A
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CB 4.3.7
Is there an up-to-date fertilizer stock inventory or

stock calculation listing incoming fertilizer and
records of use available?
The stock inventory (type and amount of fertilizers

Minor Must
stored) shall be updated within a month after there is
a movement of the stock (in and out). A stock update
can be calculated by registration of supply (invoices
or other records of incoming fertilizers) and use
(treatments/applications), but there shall be regular
checks of the actual content so as to avoid deviations
with calculations.
CB 4.4
Organic Fertilizer
CB 4.4.1
Does the producer prevent the use of human sewage No treated or untreated human sewage sludge is
sludge on the farm?
used on the farm for the production of
GLOBALG.A.P. registered crops. No N/A.

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Yes
No
N/A
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CB 4.4.2
Has a risk assessment been carried out for organic

fertilizer, which, prior to application, considers its
source, characteristics and intended use?
Documented evidence is available to demonstrate

Minor Must
that a food safety and environmental risk assessment
for the use of organic fertilizer has been done, and
that at least the following have been considered:
type of organic fertilizer
method of treatment to obtain the organic fertilizer
microbial contamination (plant and human
pathogens)
weed/seed content
heavy metal content
timing of application, and placement of organic
fertilizer (e.g. direct contact to edible part of crop,
ground between crops, etc.).
This also applies to substrates from biogas plants.
CB 4.4.3
Is organic fertilizer stored in an appropriate manner

that reduces the risk of contamination of the
environment?
Organic fertilizers shall be stored in a designated

Minor Must
area. Appropriate measures, adequate according to
the risk assessment in AF 1.2.1., have been taken to
prevent the contamination of water sources (e.g.
concrete foundation and walls, specially built leakproof container, etc.) or shall be stored at least 25
meters from water sources.
CB 4.5
Nutrient Content of Inorganic Fertilizers

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CB 4.5.1
Is the content of major nutrients (NPK) of applied

fertilizers known?
Documented evidence/labels detailing major nutrient Minor Must

content (or recognized standard values) is available
for all fertilizers used on crops grown under
GLOBALG.A.P. within the last 24-month period.
CB 4.5.2
Are purchased inorganic fertilizers accompanied by

documented evidence of chemical content, which
includes heavy metals?
Documented evidence detailing chemical content,

Recom.
including heavy metals, is available for all inorganic
fertilizers used on crops grown under GLOBALG.A.P.
within the last 12-month period.

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CB 5
WATER MANAGEMENT
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Water is a scarce natural resource and irrigation should be designed and planned by appropriate
forecasting and/or by technical equipment allowing for the efficient use of irrigation water. For information
about responsible water use, see Annex CB 1.
CB 5.1
Predicting Irrigation Requirements
CB 5.1.1
Are tools used routinely to calculate and optimize the The producer can demonstrate that crop irrigation
Minor Must
crop irrigation requirements?
requirements are calculated based on data (e.g. local
agricultural institute data, farm rain gauges, drainage
trays for substrate growing, evaporation meters,
water tension meters for the percentage of soil
moisture content). Where on-farm tools are in place,
these should be maintained to ensure that they are
effective and in a good state of repair. N/A only for
rain-fed crops.

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CB 5.2
Efficient Water Use on Farm
CB 5.2.1
Has a risk assessment been undertaken that

evaluates environmental issues for water
management on the farm and has it been reviewed
by the management within the previous 12 months?

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Level
There is a documented risk assessment that

identifies environmental impacts of the water
sources, distribution system and irrigation and crop
washing usages. In addition, the risk assessment
shall take into consideration the impact of own
farming activities on off-farm environments, where
information is known to be available. The risk
assessment shall be completed, fully implemented
and it shall be reviewed and approved annually by
the management. See Annex AF.1 (General
Guideline for Risk Assessments) and Annex CB.1
(Guideline for On-farm Water Management) for
further guidance. No N/A.
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(Will become
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Yes
No
N/A

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CB 5.2.2
Is there a water management plan available that

identifies water sources and measures to ensure the
efficiency of application and which management has
approved within the previous 12 months?
There is a written and implemented action plan,

approved by the management within the previous 12
months, which identifies water sources and
measures to ensure efficient use and application.
Minor Must
(Will become
Major Must as
of 1 July 2017)
Yes
No
N/A
The plan shall include one or more of the following:

maps (see AF 1.1.1.), photographs, drawings (hand
drawings are acceptable) or other means to identify
the location of water source(s), permanent fixtures
and the flow of the water system (including holding
systems, reservoirs or any water captured for re-use).
Permanent fixtures, including wells, gates, reservoirs,
valves, returns and other above-ground features that
make up a complete irrigation system, shall be
documented in such a manner as to enable location
in the field. The plan shall also assess the need for
the maintenance of irrigation equipment. Training
and/or retraining of personnel responsible for the
oversight or performance duties shall be provided.
Short and long-term plans for improvement, with
timescales where deficiencies exist, shall be
included. This can either be an individual plan or a
regional activity that the farm may be participating in
or is covered by such activities.

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CB 5.2.3
Are records for crop irrigation/fertigation water usage The producer shall keep records of the usage of crop Minor Must
and for the previous individual crop cycle/s with total irrigation/fertigation water that include the date, cycle
application volumes maintained?
duration, actual or estimated flow rate, and the
volume (per water meter or per irrigation unit)
updated on a monthly basis, based on the water
management plan and an annual total. This can also
be the hours of systems operating on a timed flow
basis.
CB 5.3
Water Quality
CB 5.3.1
Is the use of treated sewage water in pre-harvest

activities justified according to a risk assessment?
Yes
No
N/A
Untreated sewage is not used for irrigation/fertigation Major Must

or other pre-harvest activities.
Where treated sewage water or reclaimed water is
used, water quality shall comply with the WHO
published Guidelines for the Safe Use of Wastewater
and Excreta in Agriculture and Aquaculture 2006.
Also, when there is reason to believe that the water
may be coming from a possibly polluted source (i.e.
because of a village upstream, etc.) the farmer shall
demonstrate through analysis that the water complies
with the WHO guideline requirements or the local
legislation for irrigation water. No N/A.

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CB 5.3.2
Has a risk assessment on physical and chemical

pollution of water used on pre-harvest activities (e.g.
irrigation/fertigation, washings, spraying) been
completed and has it been reviewed by the
management within the last 12 months?
A risk assessment that takes into consideration, at a

Minor Must
minimum, the following shall be performed and
documented:
- Identification of the water sources and their historical
testing results (if applicable).
- Method(s) of application (see CB Annex 1 for
examples).
- Timing of water use (during crop growth stage).
- Contact of water with the crop.
- Characteristics of the crop and the growth stage.
- Purity of the water used for PPP applications. PPP
must be mixed in water whose quality does not
compromise the effectiveness of the application. Any
dissolved soil, organic matter or minerals in the water
can neutralize the chemicals. For guidance, producers
must obtain the required water standards from the
product label, the literature provided by the chemical
manufacturers, or seek advice from a qualified
agronomist.
The risk assessment shall be reviewed by the
management every year and updated any time there is a
change made to the system or a situation occurs that
could introduce an opportunity to contaminate the
system. The risk assessment shall address potential
physical (e.g. excessive sediment load, rubbish, plastic
bags, bottles) and chemical hazards and hazard control
procedures for the water distribution system.

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No
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CB 5.3.3
Is water used on pre-harvest activities analyzed at a Water testing shall be part of the water management Minor Must
frequency in line with the risk assessment (CB 5.3.2) plan as directed by the water risk assessment and
taking into account current sector specific standards? current sector specific standards or relevant
regulations for the crops being grown. There shall be
a written procedure for water testing during the
production and harvest season, which includes
frequency of sampling, who is taking the samples,
where the sample is taken, how the sample is
collected, the type of test, and the acceptance
criteria.
NA for sub-scope Flowers and Ornamentals.
CB 5.3.4
According to the risk assessment in CB 5.3.2 and

current sector specific standards, does the laboratory
analysis consider chemical and physical
contamination, and is the laboratory accredited
against ISO17025 or by competent national
authorities for testing water?
Yes
No
N/A
If according to the risk assessment and current

Minor Must
sector specific standards there is a risk of
contamination, the laboratory analysis provides a
record of the relevant identified chemical and
physical contaminants.
Analysis results from an appropriate laboratory
accredited against ISO 17025 or equivalent standard,
or laboratories approved for water testing by the local
competent authorities are available.

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CB 5.3.5
Are corrective actions taken based on adverse

results from the risk assessment before the next
harvest cycle?
Where required, corrective actions and

documentation are available as part of the
management plan as identified in the water risk
assessment and current sector specific standards.
Minor Must
CB 5.4
Supply of Irrigation/Fertigation Water
CB 5.4.1
Where legally required, are there valid

permits/licenses available for all farm water
extraction, water storage infrastructure, on-farm
usage and, where appropriate, any subsequent water
discharge?
There are valid permits/licenses available issued by Minor Must

the competent authority for all farm water extraction;
water storage infrastructure; all on-farm water usage
including but not restricted to irrigation, product
washing or flotation processes; and where legally
required, for water discharge into river courses or
other environmentally sensitive areas. These
permits/licenses shall be available for inspection and
have valid dates.
CB 5.4.2
Where the water permits/licenses indicate specific

restrictions, do the water usage and discharge
records confirm that the management has complied
with these?
It is not unusual for specific conditions to be set in the Major Must

permits/licenses, such as hourly, daily, weekly,
monthly or yearly extraction volumes or usage rates.
Records shall be maintained and available to
demonstrate that these conditions are being met.

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CB 5.5
Water Storage Facilities
CB 5.5.1
Are water storage facilities present and well

Where the farm is located in areas of seasonal water Recom.
maintained to take advantage of periods of maximum availability, there are water storage facilities for water
water availability?
use during periods when water availability is low.
Where required, they are legally authorized, in a
good state of repair, and appropriately
fenced/secured to prevent accidents.
CB 6
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Yes
No
N/A
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) involves the careful consideration of all available pest control
techniques and the subsequent integration of appropriate measures that discourage the development of
pest populations, and keeps plant protection products and other interventions to levels that are
economically justified and reduce or minimize risks to human health and the environment. An IPM Toolbox
(Annex CB 2) has been developed to provide alternative actions for the application of IPM techniques in the
commercial production of agricultural and horticultural crops. Given the natural variation on pest
development for the different crops and areas, any IPM system shall be implemented in the context of local
physical (climatic, topographical etc.), biological (pest complex, natural enemy complex, etc.), and
economical conditions.

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CB 6.1
Has assistance with the implementation of IPM

systems been obtained through training or advice?
Where an external adviser has provided assistance, Minor Must

training and technical competence shall be
demonstrated via official qualifications, specific
training courses, etc., unless this person has been
employed for that purpose by a competent
organization (e.g. official advisory services).
Yes
No
N/A
Where the technically responsible person is the

producer, experience shall be complemented by
technical knowledge (e.g. access to IPM technical
literature, specific training course attendance, etc.)
and/or the use of tools (software, on-farm detection
methods, etc.).
CB 6.2 to 6.5: Can the producer show evidence of implementing activities that fall under the category of:
CB 6.2
"Prevention"?

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The producer shall show evidence of implementing at Major Must

least two activities per registered crop that include
the adoption of production practices that could
reduce the incidence and intensity of pest attacks,
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"Observation and Monitoring"?
The producer shall show evidence of a) implementing Major Must

at least two activities per registered crop that will
determine when and to what extent pests and their
natural enemies are present, and b) using this
information to plan what pest management
techniques are required.
CB 6.4
"Intervention"?
The producer shall show evidence that in situations Major Must

where pest attacks adversely affect the economic
value of a crop, intervention with specific pest control
methods will take place. Where possible, nonchemical approaches shall be considered. Not
applicable when the producer did not need to
intervene.
CB 6.5
Have anti-resistance recommendations, either on the When the level of a pest, disease or weed requires Minor Must
label or other sources, been followed to maintain the repeated controls in the crops, there is evidence that
effectiveness of available plant protection products? anti-resistance recommendations (where available)
are followed.

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No
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CB 7
PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
In situations where a pest attack will adversely affect the economic value of a crop, it may be necessary to
intervene using specific pest control methods, including plant protection products (PPP). The correct use,
handling and storage of plant protection products are essential.
CB 7.1
Choice of Plant Protection Products
CB 7.1.1
Is a current list kept of plant protection products that A list is available for the commercial brand names of Minor Must
are authorized in the country of production for use on plant protection products (including their active
crops being grown?
ingredient composition or beneficial organisms) that
are authorized on crops being, or which have been,
grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the
last 12 months.
CB 7.1.2
Does the producer only use plant protection products

that are currently authorized in the country of use for
the target crop (i.e. where such an official registration
scheme exists)?

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All the plant protection products applied are officially Major Must
and currently authorized or permitted by the
appropriate governmental organization in the country
of application. Where no official registration scheme
exists, refer to the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline (Annex
CB 3) on this subject as well as the FAO International
Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of
Pesticides. Refer also to Annex CB 3 for cases where
the producer takes part in legal field trials for final
approval of PPPs by the local government. No N/A.

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Is the plant protection product that has been applied All the plant protection products applied to the crop
appropriate for the target as recommended on the
are suitable and can be justified (according to label
product label?
recommendations or official registration body
publication) for the pest, disease, weed or target of
the plant protection product intervention. If the
producer uses an off-label PPP, there shall be
evidence of official approval for use of that PPP on
that crop in that country. No N/A.
Major Must
CB 7.1.4
Are invoices of plant protection products kept?
Minor Must

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Invoices or packing slips of all plant protection

products used and/or stored shall be kept for record
keeping and available at the time of the external
inspection. No N/A.
Level
Yes
No
N/A

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CB 7.2
Advice on Quantity and Type of Plant Protection Products
CB 7.2.1
Are the persons selecting the plant protection

products competent to make that choice?
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Where the plant protection product records show that Major Must
the technically responsible person making the choice
of the plant protection products is an external
qualified adviser, technical competence shall be
demonstrated via official qualifications or specific
training course attendance certificates. Fax and emails from advisers, governments, etc. are
permissible.
Where the plant protection product records show that
the technically responsible person making the choice
of plant protection products is the producer or
designated employee, experience shall be
complemented by technical knowledge that can be
demonstrated via technical documentation (e.g.
product technical literature, specific training course
attendance, etc.).

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CB 7.3
Records of Application
CB 7.3.1
Are records of all plant protection product

applications kept and do they include the following
minimum criteria:
- Crop name and/or variety
- Application location
- Date and end time of application
- Product trade name and active ingredient
- Pre-harvest interval

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
All plant protection product application records shall

Major Must
specify:
- The crop and/or variety treated. No N/A.
- The geographical area, the name or reference of the farm,
and the field, orchard or greenhouse where the crop is
located. No N/A.
- The exact dates (day/month/year) and end time of the
application. The actual date (end date, if applied more than
one day) of application shall be recorded. Producers need
not record end times, but in these cases it shall be
considered that application was done at the end of the day
recorded. This information shall be used to crosscheck
compliance with the pre-harvest intervals. No N/A.
- The complete trade name (including formulation) and
active ingredient or beneficial organism with scientific
name. The active ingredient shall be recorded or it shall be
possible to connect the trade name information to the active
ingredient. No N/A.
- The pre-harvest interval has been recorded for all plant
protection product applications where a pre-harvest interval
is stated on the product label or, if not on label, as stated by
an official source. No N/A unless Flowers and Ornamentals
Certification.

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Yes
No
N/A
7.3.2 to 7.3.7: Are records of all plant protection product applications kept and do they also include the
following criteria:
CB 7.3.2
Operator?
Full name and/or signature of the responsible

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operator/s applying the plant protection products
shall be recorded. For electronic software systems,
measures shall be in place to ensure authenticity of
records. If a single individual makes all the
applications, it is acceptable to record the operator
details only once.
If there is a team of workers doing the application, all
of them need to be listed in the records. No N/A.
CB 7.3.3
Justification for application?
The name of the pest(s), disease(s) and/or weed(s) Minor Must

treated is documented in all plant protection product
application records. If common names are used, they
shall correspond to the names stated on the label. No
N/A.
CB 7.3.4
Technical authorization for application?
The technically responsible person making the

decision on the use and the doses of the plant
protection product(s) being applied has been
identified in the records. If a single individual
authorizes all the applications, it is acceptable to
record this person's details only once. No N/A.

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CB 7.3.5
Product quantity applied?
All plant protection product application records

Minor Must
specify the amount of product to be applied in weight
or volume or the total quantity of water (or other
carrier medium) and dose in g/l or internationally
recognized measures for the plant protection product.
No N/A.
CB 7.3.6
Application machinery used?
The application machinery type (e.g. knapsack, high Minor Must

volume, U.L.V., via the irrigation system, dusting,
fogger, aerial, or another method) for all the plant
protection products applied (if there are various units,
these are identified individually) is detailed in all plant
protection product application records. If it is always
the same unit of application machinery (e.g. only 1
boom sprayer), it is acceptable to record the details
only once. No N/A.
CB 7.3.7
Weather conditions at time of application?
Local weather conditions (e.g. wind, sunny/covered Minor Must

and humidity) affecting effectiveness of treatment or
drift to neighboring crops shall be recorded for all
PPP applications. This may be in the form of
pictograms with tick boxes, text information, or
another viable system on the record. N/A for covered
crops.

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CB 7.3.8
Does the producer take active measures to prevent

pesticide drift to neighboring plots?
The producer shall take active measures to avoid the Minor Must
risk of pesticide drift from own plots to neighboring
production areas. This may include, but is not limited
to, knowledge of what the neighbors are growing,
maintenance of spray equipment, etc.
CB 7.3.9
Does the producer take active measures to prevent

pesticide drift from neighboring plots?
The producer shall take active measures to avoid the Recom.

risk of pesticide drift from adjacent plots e.g. by
making agreements and organizing communication
with producers from neighboring plots in order to
eliminate the risk for undesired pesticide drift, by
planting vegetative buffers at the edges of cropped
fields, and by increasing pesticide sampling on such
fields. N/A if not identified as risk.

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No
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CB 7.4
Pre-Harvest Interval (Not Applicable for Flowers and Ornamentals)
CB 7.4.1
Have the registered pre-harvest intervals been

complied with?
CB 7.5
Disposal of Surplus Application Mix
CB 7.5.1
Is surplus application mix or tank washings disposed Applying surplus spray and tank washings to the crop Minor Must
of in a way that does not compromise food safety and is a first priority under the condition that the overall
the environment?
label dose rate is not exceeded. Surplus mix or tank
washings shall be disposed of in a manner that does
compromise neither food safety nor the environment.
Records are kept. No N/A.

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No
N/A
The producer shall demonstrate that all pre-harvest Major Must

intervals have been complied with for plant protection
products applied to the crops, through the use of
clear records such as plant protection product
application records and crop harvest dates.
Specifically in continuous harvesting situations, there
are systems in place in the field, orchard or
greenhouse (e.g. warning signs, time of application
etc.) to ensure compliance with all pre-harvest
intervals. Refer to CB 7.6.4. No N/A, unless Flowers
and Ornamentals production.

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CB 7.6
Plant Protection Product Residue Analysis (N/A for Flowers and Ornamental Production)
CB 7.6.1
Can the producer demonstrate that information

regarding the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) of
the country(ies) of destination (i.e. market(s) in which
the producer intends to trade) is available?

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No
N/A
The producer or the producer's customer shall have Major Must

available a list of current applicable MRLs for all
market(s) in which produce is intended to be traded
(domestic and/or international). The MRLs shall be
identified by either demonstrating communication
with clients confirming the intended market(s), or by
selecting the specific country(ies) (or group of
countries) in which produce is intending to be traded,
and presenting evidence of compliance with a
residue screening system that meets the current
applicable MRLs of that country. Where a group of
countries is targeted together for trading, the residue
screening system shall meet the strictest current
applicable MRLs in the group. Refer to Annex CB. 4
Residue Analysis.

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Has action been taken to meet the MRLs of the

Where the MRLs of the market in which the producer Major Must
market in which the producer is intending to trade the is intending to trade the produce are stricter than
produce?
those of the country of production, the producer or
the producer's customer shall demonstrate that
during the production cycle these MRLs have been
taken into account (i.e. modification where necessary
of plant protection product application regime and/or
use of produce residue testing results).

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CB 7.6.3
Has the producer completed a risk assessment

covering all registered crops to determine if the
products will be compliant with the MRLs in the
country of destination?
The risk assessment shall cover all registered crops and

Major Must
evaluate the PPP use and the potential risk of MRL
exceedance.
Risk assessments normally conclude that there is a need to
undertake residue analysis and identify the number of
analyses, when and where to take the samples, and the
type of analysis according to Annex CB 5 Maximum
Residue Limit Exceedance Risk Assessment. Annex CB 5B
Mandatory Minimum Criteria of a Residue Monitoring
System (RMS) is obligatory.
A risk assessment that concludes that there is no need to
undertake residue analysis shall have identified that there
is:
- A track history of 4 or more years of analytical verification
without detecting incidences (e.g. exceedances, use of
non-authorized PPPs, etc.); and
- No or minimal use of PPPs; and
- No use of PPP close to harvesting (spraying to harvest
interval is much bigger than the PPP pre-harvest interval);
and
- A risk assessment validated by an independent third party
(e.g. CB inspector, expert, etc.) or the customer.
Exceptions to these conditions could be those crops where
there is no use of PPPs and the environment is very
controlled, and for these reasons the industry does not
normally undertake PPP residue analysis (mushrooms
could be an example).

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CB 7.6.4
Is there evidence of residue tests, based on the

results of the risk assessment?
Based on the outcome of the risk assessment,

Major Must
current documented evidence or records shall be
available of plant protection product residue analysis
results for the GLOBALG.A.P. registered product
crops, or of participation in a plant protection product
residue monitoring system that is traceable to the
farm and compliant with the minimum requirements
set in Annex CB 5. When residue tests are required
as a result of the risk assessment, the criteria relating
to sampling procedures, accredited labs, etc., shall
be followed. Analysis results have to be traceable
back to the specific producer and production site
where the sample comes from.
Yes
No
N/A
7.6.5 to 7.6.7 When the risk assessment determines that it is necessary to carry out residue analysis, is
there evidence that:
CB 7.6.5
Correct sampling procedures are followed?

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Documented evidence exists demonstrating

compliance with applicable sampling procedures.
See Annex CB. 4 Residue Analysis.
Minor Must

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CB 7.6.6
The laboratory used for residue testing is accredited There is clear documented evidence (on letterhead, Minor Must
by a competent national authority to ISO 17025 or
copies of accreditations, etc.) that the laboratories
equivalent standard?
used for plant protection product residue analysis
have been accredited, or are in the process of
accreditation to the applicable scope by a competent
national authority to ISO 17025 or an equivalent
standard. In all cases, the laboratories shall show
evidence of participation in proficiency tests (e.g.
FAPAS must be available). See Annex CB. 4 Residue
Analysis.
CB 7.6.7
An action plan is in place in the event of an MRL is

exceeded?

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No
N/A
There is a clear documented procedure of the

Major Must
remedial steps and actions (this shall include
communication to customers, product tracking
exercise, etc.) to be taken where a plant protection
product residue analysis indicates an MRL (either of
the country of production or the countries in which the
harvested product is intended to be traded, if
different) is exceeded. See Annex CB. 4 Residue
Analysis. This may be part of the recall/withdrawal
procedure required by AF. 9.1.

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Plant Protection Product Storage
Compliance Criteria
Level
Yes
No
N/A
The plant protection product store must comply with basic rules to ensure safe storage and use.
CB 7.7.1
Are plant protection products stored in accordance

The plant protection product storage facilities shall:
with local regulations in a secure place with sufficient
facilities for measuring and mixing them, and are
- Comply with all the appropriate current national,
they kept in their original package?
regional and local legislation and regulations.
Major Must
- Be kept secure under lock and key. No N/A.

- Have measuring equipment whose graduation for
containers and calibration verification for scales been
verified annually by the producer to assure accuracy
of mixtures, and are equipped with utensils (e.g.
buckets, water supply point, etc.), and they are kept
clean for the safe and efficient handling of all plant
protection products that can be applied. This also
applies to the filling/mixing area if this is different. No
N/A.
- Contain the plant protection products in their
original containers and packs. In the case of
breakage only, the new package shall contain all the
information of the original label. Refer to CB. 7.9.1
No N/A.

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No
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7.7.2 to 7.7.6: Are plant protection products stored in a location that is:
CB 7.7.2
Sound?
The plant protection product storage facilities are

built in a manner that is structurally sound and
robust.
Minor Must
Storage capacity shall be appropriate for the highest

amount of PPPs that need to be stored during the
PPP application season, and the PPPs are stored in
a way that is not dangerous for the workers and does
not create a risk of cross-contamination between
them or with other products. No N/A.
CB 7.7.3
Appropriate to the temperature conditions?
The plant protection products are stored according to Minor Must

label storage requirements. No N/A.
CB 7.7.4
Well ventilated (in the case of walk-in storage)?
The plant protection product storage facilities have

Minor Must
sufficient and constant ventilation of fresh air to avoid
a build-up of harmful vapors. No N/A.
CB 7.7.5
Well lit?
The plant protection product storage facilities have or Minor Must

are located in areas with sufficient illumination by
natural or artificial lighting to ensure that all product
labels can be easily read while on the shelves. No
N/A.

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Located away from other materials?
The minimum requirement is to prevent cross

Minor Must
contamination between plant protection products and
other surfaces or materials that may enter into
contact with the edible part of the crop by the use of
a physical barrier (wall, sheeting, etc.). No N/A.
CB 7.7.7
Is all plant protection product storage shelving made The plant protection product storage facilities are
of non-absorbent material?
equipped with shelving that is not absorbent in case
of spillage (e.g. metal, rigid plastic, or covered with
impermeable liner, etc.).
CB 7.7.8
Is the plant protection product storage facility able to The plant protection product storage facilities have
Minor Must
retain spillage?
retaining tanks or products are bunded according to
110% of the volume of the largest container of stored
liquid, to ensure that there cannot be any leakage,
seepage or contamination to the exterior of the
facility. No N/A.
CB 7.7.9
Are there facilities to deal with spillage?

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No
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Minor Must
The plant protection product storage facilities and all Minor Must
designated fixed filling/mixing areas are equipped
with a container of absorbent inert material such as
sand, floor brush and dustpan and plastic bags that
must be in a fixed location to be used exclusively in
case of spillage of plant protection products. No N/A.

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Are keys and access to the plant protection product The plant protection product storage facilities are
Minor Must
storage facility limited to workers with formal training kept locked and physical access is only granted in
in the handling of plant protection products?
the presence of persons who can demonstrate formal
training in the safe handling and use of plant
protection products. No N/A.
CB 7.7.11
Are plant protection products approved for use on the

crops registered for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification
stored separately within the storage facility from plant
protection products used for other purposes?
Plant protection products used for purposes other

than for registered and/or certified crops (i.e. use in
garden etc.) are clearly identified and stored
separately in the plant protection product store.
Minor Must
CB 7.7.12
Are liquids not stored on shelves above powders?
All the plant protection products that are liquid

formulations are stored on shelving that is never
above those products that are powder or granular
formulations. No N/A.
Minor Must
CB 7.7.13
Is there an up-to-date plant protection product stock The stock inventory (type and amount of PPPs
Minor Must
inventory or calculation of stock with incoming PPPs storednumber of units, e.g. bottles, is allowed) shall
and records of use available?
be updated within a month after there is a movement
of the stock (in and out). The stock update can be
calculated by registration of supply (invoices or other
records of incoming PPPs) and use
(treatments/applications), but there shall be regular
checks of the actual content to avoid deviations with
calculations.

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CB 7.7.14
Is the accident procedure visible and accessible

within 10 meters of the plant protection
product/chemical storage facilities?
An accident procedure containing all information

Minor Must
detailed in AF 4.3.1 and including emergency contact
telephone numbers shall visually display the basic
steps of primary accident care and be accessible by
all persons within 10 meters of the plant protection
product/chemical storage facilities and designated
mixing areas. No N/A.
CB 7.7.15
Are there facilities to deal with accidental operator

contamination?
All plant protection product/chemical storage facilities Minor Must

and all filling/mixing areas present on the farm have
eye washing amenities, a source of clean water at a
distance no farther than 10 meters, and a first aid kit
containing the relevant aid material (e.g. a pesticide
first aid kit might need aid material for corrosive
chemicals or alkaline liquid in case of swallowing,
and might not need bandages and splints), all of
which are clearly and permanently marked via
signage. No N/A.
CB 7.8
Plant Protection Product Handling (N/A if no Plant Protection Product Handling)

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CB 7.8.1
Does the producer offer all workers who have contact

with plant protection products the possibility to be
submitted to annual health checks or with a
frequency according to a risk assessment that
considers their exposure and toxicity of products
used?
The producers provides all workers who are in

Minor Must
contact with plant protection products the option of
being voluntarily submitted to health checks annually
or according to health and safety risk assessment
(see AF 4.1.1). These health checks shall comply
with national, regional or local codes of practice, and
use of results shall respect the legality of disclosure
of personal data.
CB 7.8.2
Are there procedures dealing with re-entry times on

the farm?
There are clear documented procedures based on

Major Must
the label instructions that regulate all the re-entry
intervals for plant protection products applied to the
crops. Special attention should be paid to workers at
the greatest risk, i.e. pregnant/lactating workers, and
the elderly. Where no re-entry information is available
on the label, there are no specific minimum intervals,
but the spray must have dried on the plants before
workers re-enter the growing area.
CB 7.8.3
If concentrate plant protection products are

transported on and between farms, are they
transported in a safe and secure manner?
All transport of PPPs shall be in compliance with all Minor Must

applicable legislation. When legislation does not
exist, the producer shall in any case guarantee that
the PPPs are transported in a way that does not pose
a risk to the health of the worker(s) transporting
them.

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No
N/A

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CB 7.8.4
When mixing plant protection products, are the

correct handling and filling procedures followed as
stated on the label?
Facilities, including appropriate measuring

Minor Must
equipment, shall be adequate for mixing plant
protection products, so that the correct handling and
filling procedures, as stated on the label, can be
followed. No N/A.

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CB 7.9
Empty Plant Protection Product Containers
CB 7.9.1
Are empty containers rinsed either via the use of an

integrated pressure-rinsing device on the application
equipment or at least three times with water before
storage and disposal, and is the rinsate from empty
containers returned to the application equipment tank
or disposed of in accordance with CB 7.5.1?
Compliance Criteria
Level
Pressure-rinsing equipment for plant protection

product containers shall be installed on the plant
protection product application machinery or there
shall be clear written instructions to rinse each
container at least 3 times prior to its disposal.
Major Must
Yes
No
N/A
Either via the use of a container-handling device or

according to a written procedure for the application
equipment operators, the rinsate from the empty
plant protection product containers shall always be
put back into the application equipment tank when
mixing, or disposed of in a manner that does
compromise neither food safety nor the environment.
No N/A.
CB 7.9.2
Is re-use of empty plant protection product containers There is evidence that empty plant protection product Minor Must
for purposes other than containing and transporting containers have not been or currently are not being
the identical product being avoided?
re-used for anything other than containing and
transporting identical product as stated on the
original label. No N/A.

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CB 7.9.3
Are empty containers kept secure until disposal is

possible?
There is a designated secure store point for all empty Minor Must
plant protection product containers prior to disposal
that is isolated from the crop and packaging
materials (i.e. permanently marked via signage and
locked, with physically restricted access for persons
and fauna).
CB 7.9.4
Does disposal of empty plant protection product

Producers shall dispose of empty plant protection
containers occur in a manner that avoids exposure to product containers using a secure storage point, a
humans and contamination of the environment?
safe handling system prior to the disposal, and a
disposal method that complies with applicable
legislation and avoids exposure to people and the
contamination of the environment (watercourses,
flora and fauna). No N/A.
CB 7.9.5
Are official collection and disposal systems used

when available, and in that case are the empty
containers adequately stored, labeled, and handled
according to the rules of a collection system?

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No
N/A
Minor Must
Where official collection and disposal systems exist, Minor Must

there are records of participation by the producer. All
the empty plant protection product containers, once
emptied, shall be adequately stored, labeled,
handled, and disposed of according to the
requirements of the official collection and disposal
schemes, where applicable.

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CB 7.9.6
Are all local regulations regarding disposal or

destruction of containers observed?
All the relevant national, regional and local

regulations and legislation, if such exist, have been
complied with regarding the disposal of empty plant
protection product containers.
Major Must
CB 7.10
Obsolete Plant Protection Products
CB 7.10.1
Are obsolete plant protection products securely

maintained and identified and disposed of by
authorized or approved channels?
There are records that indicate that obsolete plant

protection products have been disposed of via
officially authorized channels. When this is not
possible, obsolete plant protection products are
securely maintained and identifiable.
Minor Must
CB 7.11
Application of Substances other than Fertilizer and Plant Protection Products
CB 7.11.1
Are records available if substances are used on

crops and/or soil that are not covered under the
section Fertilizer and Plant Protection Products?

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No
N/A
If homemade preparations, plant strengtheners, soil Minor Must

conditioners, or any other such substances are used
on certified crops, records shall be available. These
records shall include the name of the substance (e.g.
plant from which it derives), the trade name (if
purchased product), the field, the date, and the
amount. If in the country of production a registration
scheme for this substance(s) exists, it has to be
approved.
Where the substances do not require registration for
use in the country of production, the producer shall
make sure that the use does not compromise food
safety.

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EQUIPMENT
CB 8.1
Is equipment sensitive to food safety (e.g. plant

protection product sprayers, irrigation/fertigation
equipment, post-harvest product application
equipment) maintained in a good state of repair,
routinely verified and, where applicable, calibrated at
least annually, and are records of measures taken
within the previous 12 months available?

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Yes
No
N/A
The equipment is kept in a good state of repair with Minor Must

documented evidence of up-to-date maintenance
sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc. undertaken.
E.g.:
Plant protection product sprayers: See Annex CB.6
for guidance on compliance with visual inspection
and functional tests of application equipment. The
calibration of the plant protection product application
machinery (automatic and non-automatic) has been
verified for correct operation within the last 12
months and this is certified or documented either by
participation in an official scheme (where it exists) or
by having been carried out by a person who can
demonstrate their competence.
If small handheld measures not individually
identifiable are used, then their average capacity has
been verified and documented, with all such items in
use having been compared to a standard measure at
least annually.
Irrigation/fertigation equipment: As a minimum,
annual maintenance records shall be kept for all
methods of irrigation/fertigation
machinery/techniques used.

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CB 8.2
Is equipment sensitive to the environment and other

equipment used on the farming activities (e.g.
fertilizer spreaders, equipment used for weighing and
temperature control) routinely verified and, where
applicable, calibrated at least annually?
The equipment used is kept in a good state of repair Minor Must

with documented evidence of up-to-date
maintenance sheets for all repairs, oil changes, etc.
undertaken.
E.g.: Fertilizer spreader: There shall exist, as a
minimum, records stating that the verification of
calibration has been carried out by a specialized
company, supplier of fertilization equipment or by the
technically responsible person of the farm within the
last 12 months.
If small handheld measures not individually
identifiable are used, then their average capacity has
been verified and documented, with all such items in
use having been compared to a standard measure at
least annually.
CB 8.3
Is the producer involved in an independent

calibration-certification scheme, where available?
The producer's involvement in a calibration scheme Recom.

is documented. In the case the producer uses an
official calibration system cycle longer than one year,
the producer still requires internal annual verification
of the calibration as per CB 8.1.

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CB 8.4
Is the plant protection product equipment stored in

such a way as to prevent product contamination?
The equipment used in the application of plant

protection products (e.g. spray tanks, knapsacks) is
stored in a secure way that prevents product
contamination or other materials that may enter into
contact with the edible part of the harvested
products.
Minor Must
FV
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
FV 1
SITE MANAGEMENT
FV 1.1
Risk Assessment
FV 1.1.1
Does the risk assessment for the farm site carried

out as identified in AF 1.2.1. make particular
reference to microbial contamination?
FV 1.1.2
Has a management plan that establishes and

A management plan addresses the risks identified in Major Must
implements strategies to minimize the risks identified FV 1.1.1 and describes the hazard control
in FV 1.1.1. been developed and implemented?
procedures that justify that the site in question is
suitable for production. This plan shall be appropriate
to the products being produced and there shall be
evidences of its implementation and effectiveness.
FV 2
SOIL MANAGEMENT (N/A if no soil fumigation is practiced)
FV 2.1
Soil Fumigation (N/A if no soil fumigation)

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No
N/A
As part of their risk assessment for the farm site (see Major Must
AF 1.2.1.), producers shall identify the locations of
nearby commercial animal operations, composting
and potential sources for ingress by domestic and
wild animals, and other contamination routes such as
floodwater intrusion and dust.

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FV 2.1.1
Is there a written justification for the use of soil

fumigants?
There is written evidence and justification for the use Minor Must
of soil fumigants including location, date, active
ingredient, doses, method of application and
operator. The use of Methyl Bromide as a soil
fumigant is not permitted.
FV 2.1.2
Is any pre-planting interval complied with prior to

planting?
Pre-planting interval shall be recorded.
FV 3
SUBSTRATES (N/A if substrates are not used)
FV 3.1
Does the producer participate in substrate recycling

programs for substrates where available?
The producer keeps records documenting quantities Recom.

recycled and dates. Invoices/loading dockets are
acceptable. If there is no participation in a recycling
program available, it should be justified.
FV 3.2
If chemicals are used to sterilize substrates for reuse,

have the location, the date of sterilization, type of
chemical, method of sterilization, name of the
operator and pre-planting interval been recorded?
When the substrates are sterilized on the farm, the Major Must
name or reference of the field, orchard or
greenhouse is recorded. If sterilized off farm, then the
name and location of the company that sterilizes the
substrate are recorded. The following are all correctly
recorded: the dates of sterilization (day/month/year),
the name and active ingredient, the machinery (e.g.
1000l-tank, etc.), the method (e.g. drenching,
fogging, etc.), the operators name (i.e. the person
who actually applied the chemicals and did the
sterilization), and the pre-planting interval.

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No
N/A
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If a substrate of natural origin is used, can it be

Records exist that attest the source of the substrate
demonstrated that it does not come from designated of natural origin being used. These records
conservation areas?
demonstrate that the substrate does not come from
designated conservation areas.
FV 4
PRE-HARVEST (Refer to Annex FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline - Microbiological Hazards)
FV 4.1
Quality of Water Used on Pre-Harvest Activities (this applies to water used on all farm activities and on
the product itself before it is harvested).
FV 4.1.1
Is there evidence of a risk assessment covering the

microbiological quality of the water used in all preharvest operations?

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Yes
No
N/A
Minor Must
A written risk assessment of microbiological quality of Major Must

the water is conducted. It includes water source,
proximity to potential sources of contamination,
application timing (growth stage of the crop),
application method, and placement of application
(harvestable part of the crop, other parts of the crop,
ground between crops, etc.).

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FV 4.1.2
Is water used on pre-harvest activities analyzed as

part of the risk assessment and at a frequency in line
with that risk assessment (FV 4.1.1.) and no less
than indicated in Annex FV1?
GLOBALG.A.P. producers shall comply with the local

applicable limits for microbiological contaminants in
the water used on pre-harvest activities, and in their
absence use the WHO recommendations as a
reference for the decision making process for
preventive and/or corrective actions (see Annex
FV1). Compliance with the applicable thresholds
shall be verified through water tests carried out in a
frequency as indicated by the decision tree in Annex
FV1 (risk assessment).
Major Must for

leafy greens
(also called
potherbs,
greens,
vegetable
greens, leafy
greens, or
salad greens).
Water testing regime shall reflect the nature and

extent of the water system as well as the type of
product. Where substantiallly different water sources
are used, they shall be considered separately with
regard to sampling. Where one water source
services multiple systems or farms it may be possible
to treat this as the single origin for sampling
purposes.
Yes
No
N/A
Minor Must will

become a
Major Must as
soon as
additional
guidance by
GLOBALG.A.P.
for other crops
is published.
Samples from field level shall be taken from places

that are more representative of the water source,
usually as close to the point of application as
possible.

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FV 4.1.3
In the case the risk assessment or the water tests

require it, has the producer implemented adequate
actions to prevent product contamination?
When the risk assessment based on the water

Major Must
testing indicates risks of product contamination,
action shall be required.
Possible strategies to reduce the risk of product
contamination arising from water use include, but are
not limited to:
- Treating water before use.
- Preventing water coming into contact with the
harvestable portion of the crop.
- Reducing the vulnerability of the water supply.
- Allowing sufficient time between application and
harvest to ensure an appropriate decline in pathogen
populations.
Yes
No
N/A
Producers implementing these strategies shall have

an adequate and reliable validation process to
demonstrate that product contamination is being
avoided.
FV 4.1.4
According to the risk assessment, FV 4.1.1, and

current sector specific standards, does the laboratory
analysis consider microbiological contamination, and
is the laboratory accredited against ISO17025 or by
competent national authorities for testing water?

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accredited against ISO 17025 or equivalent standard
and capable of performing microbiological analyses,
or by laboratories approved for water testing by the
local competent authorities. No N/A.

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FV 4.2
Application of Organic Fertilizer of Animal Origin
FV 4.2.1
Does the interval between the application of organic

fertilizer and the product harvest not compromise
food safety?
Compliance Criteria
Level
Records show that the interval between use of

composted organic fertilizers and harvest does not
compromise food safety (see also CB 4.4.2).
Major Must
Yes
No
N/A
When raw animal manure is used, it shall be

incorporated into the soil:
- for tree crops, prior to bud burst, or exceptionally it
may be incorporated in a shorter interval based on a
risk assessment (CB 4.4.2) but never shorter than 60
days prior to harvest.; (for tree crops),
- for all other crops: at least 60 days prior to harvest
for all other crops. In the case of leafy greens (also
called potherbs, greens, vegetable greens, leafy
greens, or salad greens) it cannot be applied after
planting even if the growing cycle is longer than 60
days.
Refer to FV Annex 1.

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Level
FV 4.3
Pre-Harvest Check
FV 4.3.1
Is there lack of evidence of excessive animal activity Appropriate measures shall be taken to reduce
Minor Must
in the crop production area that is a potential food
possible contamination within the growing area.
safety risk?
Example subjects to be considered include: livestock
near the field, high concentrations of wildlife in the
field, rodents, and domestic animals (own animals,
dog walkers, etc.). Where appropriate buffer areas,
physical barriers, fences should be used.
FV 5
HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST (PRODUCT HANDLING) ACTIVITIES
Yes
No
N/A
Control points covered in FV 5.1.1. to FV 5.8.10 may be applicable during harvest and/or handling at the
point of harvest (on field) and/or handling in packinghouse (facility) and/or during storage/cooling. All these
points shall be evaluated in all cases when and where applicable.
Four main activities may take place after the growing season: harvest, handling at the point of harvest
(on field), handling in a packinghouse (in facility), and storage/cooling. Although not all of these
activities are carried out on every farm, the need to follow the appropriate hygiene principles and to
maintain the tools, equipment and facilities are common and equally important for all these activities with
regard to food safety. Producers shall evaluate the requirements aggregated in this section considering all
the applicable activities on the farm.
FV 5.1
Principles of Hygiene (Refer to Annex FV 1 GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline - Microbiological Hazards)

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FV 5.1.1
Has a hygiene risk assessment been performed for

the harvest, pre-farm gate transport process, and
post-harvest activities including product handling?
There is a documented hygiene risk assessment

Major Must
covering physical, chemical and microbiological
contaminants, spillage of bodily fluids (e.g. vomiting,
bleeding), and human transmissible diseases,
customized to the products and processes. It shall
cover all harvest and product handling activities
carried out by the producer, as well as personnel,
personal effects, equipment, clothing, packaging
material and product storage (also short-term storage
at farm).
Yes
No
N/A
The hygiene risk assessment shall be tailored to the

activities of the farm, the crops, and the technical
level of the business and be reviewed every time
risks change and at least annually. No N/A.
FV 5.1.2
Are there documented hygiene procedures and

Based on the risk assessment, there are
Major Must
instructions for the harvest and post-harvest
documented hygiene procedures for the harvesting
processes including product handling (also when they and post-harvesting processes. Procedures shall
take place directly on the field, orchard or
include evaluating whether workers are fit to return to
greenhouse) designed to prevent contamination of
work after illness.
crop, crop production areas, food contact surfaces
and harvested product?

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FV 5.1.3
Are the hygiene procedures and instructions for the The operation shall nominate the farm manager or
harvest and post-harvest activities, including product other competent person as responsible for the
handling, implemented?
implementation of the hygiene procedures by all
workers and visitors.
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Major Must
When the risk assessment determines that specific

clothing (e.g. smocks, aprons, sleeves, gloves,
footwearsee Annex FV 1, 5.4.2) shall be used, it
shall be cleaned when it becomes soiled to the point
of becoming a risk of contamination, and shall be
effectively maintained and stored.
Visual evidence shows that no violations of the
hygiene instructions and procedures occur. No N/A.

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FV 5.1.4
Have workers received specific training in hygiene

before harvesting and handling produce?
There shall be evidence that the workers received

Major Must
specific induction and annual training regarding the
hygiene procedures for the harvesting and product
handling activities. Workers shall be trained using
written (in appropriate languages) and/or pictorial
instructions to prevent physical (e.g. snails, stones,
insects, knives, fruit residues, watches, mobile
phones, etc.), microbiological and chemical
contamination of the product during harvesting.
Training records and evidence of attendance shall be
available.
FV 5.1.5
Are signs that communicate the primary hygiene

instructions to workers and visitors, including at least
instructions to workers, to wash their hands before
returning to work clearly displayed?
Signs with the main hygiene instructions shall be

Major Must
visibly displayed in the relevant locations and include
clear instructions that hands shall be washed before
handling produce. Workers handling ready to eat
products shall wash their hands prior to start of work,
after each visit to a toilet, after handling
contaminated material, after smoking or eating, after
breaks, prior to returning to work, and at any other
time when their hands may have become a source of
contamination.

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No
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FV 5.1.6
Are smoking, eating, chewing and drinking confined

to designated areas segregated from growing areas
and products?
Smoking, eating, chewing and drinking are confined Major Must

to designated areas away from crops awaiting
harvest and are never permitted in the produce
handling or storage areas, unless indicated otherwise
by the hygiene risk assessment. (Drinking water is
the exception).

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No
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FV 5.2
Sanitary Facilities
FV 5.2.1
Do harvest workers who come into direct contact with Wash stations shall be available and maintained
Major Must
the crops have access to appropriate hand-washing (hand soap, towels) in a clean and sanitary condition
equipment and make use of it?
to allow workers to clean their hands. Personnel shall
wash their hands prior to start of work; after each visit
to a toilet; after handling contaminated material; after
smoking, or eating; after breaks; prior to returning to
work; and at any other time when their hands may
have become a source of contamination.
Yes
No
N/A
Water used for hand washing shall at all times meet

the microbial standard for drinking water. If this is not
possible, sanitizer (e.g. alcohol based gel) shall be
used after washing hands with soap and water with
irrigation water quality.
Hand-washing stations shall be provided inside or
close to toilet facilities. No N/A.

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FV 5.2.2
Do harvest workers have access to clean toilets in

the vicinity of their work?
Field sanitation units shall be designed, constructed, Minor Must

and located in a manner that minimizes the potential
risk for product contamination and allows direct
accessibility for servicing. Fixed or mobile toilets
(including pit latrines) are constructed of materials
that are easy to clean and they are in a good state of
hygiene. Toilets are expected to be in a reasonable
proximity (e.g. 500m or 7 minutes) to place of work.
Failure point = no or insufficient toilets in reasonable
proximity to place of work. Not applicable is only
possible when harvest workers dont come in contact
with marketable produce during harvesting (e.g.
mechanical harvesting). Toilets shall be appropriately
maintained and stocked.
(For guidance, see Annex FV 1, 5.4.1)

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FV 5.2.3
Do workers handling the product on the field or in a Hand washing facilities, containing non-perfumed
Major Must
facility have access to clean toilets and hand-washing soap, water to clean and disinfect hands, and handfacilities in the vicinity of their work?
drying facilities shall be accessible and near to the
toilets (as near as possible without the potential for
cross-contamination). Workers shall wash their
hands prior to start of work; after each visit to a toilet;
after using a handkerchief/tissue; after handling
contaminated material; after smoking, eating or
drinking, after breaks; prior to returning to work; and
at any other time when their hands may have
become a source of contamination. When handling
takes place in a facility, toilets shall be maintained in
a good state of hygiene, and shall not open directly
onto the produce handling area, unless the door is
self-closing.

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Yes
No
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FV 5.2.4
Are the harvest containers used exclusively for

produce and are these containers, the tools used for
harvesting and the harvest equipment appropriate for
their intended use and cleaned, maintained and able
to protect the product from contamination?
Reusable harvesting containers, harvesting tools

Major Must
(e.g. scissors, knives, pruning shears, etc.) and
harvesting equipment (e.g. machinery) are cleaned
and maintained. A documented cleaning (and, when
indicated by the risk assessment, disinfection)
schedule is in place to prevent produce
contamination.
Yes
No
N/A
Produce containers are only used to contain

harvested product (i.e. no agricultural chemicals,
lubricants, oil, cleaning chemicals, plant or other
debris, lunch bags, tools, etc.).
FV 5.2.5
Are there suitable changing facilities for the workers? The changing facilities should be used to change
clothing and protective outer garments as required.
Recom.
FV 5.2.6
Are vehicles used for pre-farm gate transport of

harvested produce and any equipment used for
loading cleaned and maintained where necessary
according to risk?
Major Must

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transport of harvested produce are cleaned and
maintained so as to prevent produce contamination
(e.g. soil, dirt, animal manure, spills, etc.).

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FV 5.3
Water Quality
FV 5.3.1
If ice (or water) is used during any operations relating

to harvest or cooling, does it meet the microbial
standards for drinking water, and is it handled under
sanitary conditions to prevent produce
contamination?
FV 5.4
Packing and Storage Areas (N/A when there is no product packing and/or storing)
FV 5.4.1
Is harvested produce protected from contamination? All harvested produce (regardless stored bulk or
Major Must
packed) shall be protected from contamination.
In the case of produce packed and handled directly in
the field, it shall all be removed from the field during
the day (not stored on the field overnight in open-air
conditions), in accordance with the harvest hygiene
risk assessment results. Food safety requirements
shall be complied with if produce is stored on a short
time basis at the farm.

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Level
Yes
No
N/A
Any ice or water used in relation to harvest or cooling Major Must

shall meet microbial standards for drinking water and
shall be handled under sanitary conditions to prevent
produce contamination. The only exception is in the
case of cranberry fields that are harvested by
flooding, where producers shall at a minimum
guarantee that the water is not a source of
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Are all collection/storage/distribution points of packed To prevent contamination, all on- and off-farm
Major Must
produce, also those in the field, maintained in clean storage and produce handling facilities and
and hygienic conditions?
equipment (i.e. process lines and machinery, walls,
floors, storage areas, etc.) shall be cleaned and/or
maintained according to a documented cleaning and
maintenance schedule that includes defined
minimum frequency. Records of cleaning and
maintenance shall be kept.
FV 5.4.3
Are packing materials appropriate for use, and are

Packaging material used shall be appropriate for the Major Must
they used and stored in clean and hygienic conditions food safety of the products packed. To prevent
so as to prevent them from becoming a source of
product contamination, packing materials (including
contamination?
re-useable crates) shall be stored in a clean and
hygienic area.
FV 5.4.4
Are bits of packaging material and other non-produce Bits of packaging material and non-produce waste
waste removed from the field?
shall be removed from the field.
Minor Must
FV 5.4.5
Are cleaning agents, lubricants, etc. stored to prevent To avoid chemical contamination of produce,
chemical contamination of produce?
cleaning agents, lubricants etc. shall be kept in a
designated secure area, away from produce.
Minor Must
FV 5.4.6
Are cleaning agents, lubricants etc. that may come

into contact with produce approved for application in
the food industry? Are label instructions followed
correctly?
Minor Must

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Documented evidence exists (i.e. specific label

mention or technical data sheet) authorizing use for
the food industry of cleaning agents, lubricants etc.
that may come into contact with produce.
Level
Yes
No
N/A

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FV 5.4.7
Are all forklifts and other driven transport trolleys

clean and well maintained and of a suitable type to
avoid contamination through emissions?
Internal transport should be maintained in a manner

to avoid produce contamination, with special
attention to fume emissions. Forklifts and other
driven transport trolleys should be electric or gasdriven.
Recom.
FV 5.4.8
Is rejected and contaminated produce not introduced Produce that poses a microbial food safety hazard is Major Must
in the supply chain and is waste material effectively not harvested or is culled.
controlled in a way that it does not pose a risk of
contamination?
Culled produce and waste materials are stored in
clearly designated and segregated areas designed to
avoid contamination of products. These areas are
routinely cleaned and/or disinfected according to the
cleaning schedule. Only daily accumulations of
rejected produce and waste materials are
acceptable.
FV 5.4.9
Are breakage safe lamps and/or lamps with a

In case of breakage, light bulbs and fixtures
protective cap used above the sorting, weighing and suspended above produce or material used for
storage area?
produce handling are of a safety type or are
protected/shielded so as to prevent food
contamination.
Major Must
FV 5.4.10
Are there written procedures for handling glass and

clear hard plastic in place?
Minor Must

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clear hard plastic breakages, which could be a
source of physical contamination and/or damage the
product (e.g. in greenhouses, produce handling,
preparation and storage areas).
Yes
No
N/A

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Temperature and Humidity Control
FV 5.5.1
Are temperature and humidity controls (where

applicable) maintained and documented?
FV 5.6
Pest Control
FV 5.6.1
Is there a system for monitoring and correcting pest

populations in the packing and storing areas?
FV 5.6.2
Is there visual evidence that the pest monitoring and A visual assessment shows that the pest monitoring
correcting process are effective?
and correcting process are effective. No N/A.
FV 5.6.3
Are detailed records kept of pest control inspections Monitoring is scheduled and there are records of pest Minor Must
and necessary actions taken?
control inspections and follow-up action plan(s).
FV 5.7
Post-Harvest Washing (N/A when no post-harvest washing)
FV 5.7.1
Is the source of water used for final product washing The water has been declared suitable by the
Major Must
potable or declared suitable by the competent
competent authorities and/or a water analysis has
authorities?
been carried out at the point of entry into the washing
machinery within the last 12 months. The levels of
the parameters analyzed are within accepted WHO
thresholds or are accepted as safe for the food
industry by the competent authorities.

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Yes
No
N/A
If produce is stored either on-farm or in a

Minor Must
packinghouse, temperature and humidity controls
(where necessary to comply with quality requirements
and also for controlled atmosphere storage) shall be
maintained and documented.
Producers shall implement measures to control pest Major Must

populations in the packing and storing areas
appropriate to the farm condition. No N/A.
Major Must

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FV 5.7.2
If water is re-circulated for final product washing, has

this water been filtered and are pH, concentration
and exposure levels to disinfectant routinely
monitored?
Where water is re-circulated for final produce

Major Must
washing, it is filtered and disinfected, and pH,
concentration and exposure levels to disinfectant are
routinely monitored. Records are maintained.
Filtering shall be done using an effective system for
solids and suspensions that have a documented
routine cleaning schedule according to usage rates
and water volume. Where recording of automatic
filter backwash events and changes in dosage rates
by automated sanitizer injectors may be impossible,
a written procedure/policy shall explain the process.
FV 5.7.3
Is the laboratory carrying out the water analysis a

suitable one?
The water analysis for the product washing is

undertaken by a laboratory currently accredited to
ISO 17025 or its national equivalent or one that can
demonstrate via documentation that it is in the
process of gaining accreditation.
FV 5.8
Post-Harvest Treatments (N/A when no post-harvest treatments)
FV 5.8.1
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There are clear procedures and documentation

available, (e.g. application records for post-harvest
biocides, waxes and plant protection products) that
demonstrate compliance with the label instructions
for chemicals applied.
Level
Yes
No
N/A
Recom.
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FV 5.8.2
Are all the biocides, waxes and plant protection

products used for post-harvest protection of the
harvested crop officially registered in the country of
use?
All the post-harvest biocides, waxes and plant

Major Must
protection products used on harvested crop are
officially registered or permitted by the appropriate
governmental organization in the country of
application. They are approved for use in the country
of application and are approved for use on the
harvested crop to which they are applied as indicated
on the labels of the biocides, waxes and crop
protection products. Where no official registration
scheme exists, refer to the GLOBALG.A.P. Guideline
(CB Annex 3 PPP Product Use in Countries that
Allow Extrapolation) on this subject and the FAO
International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and
Use of Pesticides.
FV 5.8.3
Is an up-to-date list maintained of post-harvest plant An up-to-date documented list that takes into account Minor Must
protection products that are used, and approved for any changes in local and national legislation for
use, on crops being grown?
biocides, waxes and plant protection products is
available for the commercial brand names (including
any active ingredient composition) that are used as
post-harvest plant protection products for produce
grown on the farm under GLOBALG.A.P. within the
last 12 months. No N/A.

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FV 5.8.4
Is the technically responsible person for the

application of post-harvest plant protection products
able to demonstrate competence and knowledge with
regard to the application of biocides, waxes and plant
protection products?
The technically responsible person for the postharvest biocides, waxes and plant protection
products applications can demonstrate a sufficient
level of technical competence via nationally
recognized certificates or formal training.
Major Must
FV 5.8.5
Is the source of water used for post-harvest

treatments potable or declared suitable by the
competent authorities?
The water has been declared suitable by the

Major Must
competent authorities and/or within the last 12
months a water analysis has been carried out at the
point of entry into the washing machinery. The levels
of the parameters analyzed are within accepted
WHO thresholds or are accepted as safe for the food
industry by the competent authorities.
FV 5.8.6
Are the biocides, waxes and plant protection

To avoid the chemical contamination of the produce, Major Must
products used for post-harvest treatment stored away biocides, waxes and plant protection products etc.
from produce and other materials?
are kept in a designated secure area, away from the
produce.

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FV 5.8.7
Are all records of post-harvest treatments maintained The following information is recorded in all records of Major Must
and do they include the minimum criteria listed
post-harvest biocide, wax and plant protection
below?
product applications:
- The lot or batch of harvested crop treated.
- Identity of harvested crops (i.e. lot or batch of
- The geographical area, the name or reference of
produce);
the farm, or harvested crop-handling site where the
- Location
treatment was undertaken.
- Application dates
- The exact dates (day/month/year) of the
- Type of treatment
applications.
- Product trade name and active ingredient
- The type of treatment used for product application
- Product quantity
(e.g. spraying, drenching, gassing etc.).
- The complete trade name (including formulation)
and active ingredient or beneficial organism with
scientific name. The active ingredient shall be
recorded or it shall be possible to connect the trade
name information to the active ingredient.
- The amount of product applied in weight or volume
per liter of water or other carrier medium.
No N/A.
Yes
No
N/A
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FV 5.8.8
Name of the operator?
The name of the operator who has applied the plant

protection product to the harvested produce is
documented in all records of post-harvest biocide,
wax and plant protection product applications.
Minor Must
FV 5.8.9
Justification for application?
The common name of the pest/disease to be treated Minor Must

is documented in all records of post-harvest biocide,
wax and plant protection product applications.
FV 5.8.10
Are all of the post-harvest plant protection product

applications also considered under points CB 7.6?
There is documented evidence to demonstrate that Major Must

the producer considers all post-harvest biocides and
plant protection products applications under Control
Point CB 7.6, and acts accordingly.

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EDITION UPDATE REGISTER

New document
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Date of publication
151002_gg_ifa_cl_af_cb_fv_v5_protected_en
2 October 2015
160201_gg_ifa_cl_af_cb_fv_v5_0-1_protected_en
1 February 2016
1 July 2016
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mail to: translation_support@globalgap.org.
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When the changes do not affect the accreditation of the standard, the version will remain 5.0 and edition update shall be indicated with 5.0-x. When the changes do affect the accreditation of the st
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Description of Modifications
Correction of wrong numbering in FV 2.1 - Numbering FV 2.2.1 and 2.2.2
changed to 2.1.1 and 2.1.2
AF 4 New description for section AF 4 added;
AF 4.4.1 CC
typing error corrected;
AF 16.1 CC small
change of wording;
AF 16.2 CC
corrected wording of Compliance Criteria; CB 4.4.2 CC bullet points
added for better legibility; FV 4.2.1 CC new wording of Compliance
Criteria;
FV 5.8.2 CC correction of wrong reference;
AF 10, AF 15 and AF 16 amendment in titles of chapters;

AF 15.1 CC text added to third paragraph.
CB 4.1.1 CC - amendment in second paragraph;
CB 5.2 + 7.2 titles of chapters changed;
CB 7.2.1 CC amendment in first and second paragraph;
CB 7.6.3 CC one sentence added;
FV 4.1 text deleted in title;
FV 4.1.2 changes in level;
FV 4.2.1 CC text added to second paragraph;
FV 5.1.1 CC one word added to second paragraph;
FV 5.1.6 CC one word added to second paragraph;
FV 5.4.5 CC text deleted;
FV 5.5.1 CC text deleted;
Inspection notes: new text field for Option 2;
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INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE

ALL FARM BASE | CROPS BASE | FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

24-HOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE EVENT OF A FOOD SAFETY EMERGENCY IS AS FOLLOWS:

IFA V5.0_July15-CL; Edition V5.0-1; English Version

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

her format for compliance with AF15.1

roduction processes; from before planting up to product release.

NST GLOBALG.A.P. INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE V5.0

monitored to ensure it is continuously implemented.

DUCTS ARE HARVESTED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD:

RES ARE FOLLOWED ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS:

IFA V5.0_July15-CL; Edition V5.0-1; English Version

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INSPECTION NOTES (for all external and internal inspections):

OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITHOUT QMS

OPTION 1 MULTISITE WITH QMS

DOES THE PRODUCER PARTICIPATE IN THE UNANNOUNCED REWARD PROGRAM?

IF YES, IS THE CONSULTANT A LICENSED GLOBALG.A.P. FARM ASSURER?

IF YES, WHAT IS THE FARM ASSURER'S NAME?

IF YES, FOR WHICH PRODUCTS?

IF YES, WHICH PRODUCTS?

IF YES, WHICH STANDARD OR ADD-ON?

IF YES, WHICH PRODUCTS?

IF YES, WHICH PRODUCTS?

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

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LIST ALL PRODUCTS PRESENTED DURING THE INSPECTION:

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

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ND NOT APPLICABLE CONTROL

LL MAJOR MUSTS AND ALL NONWHEN AVAILABLE. CERTIFICATION

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

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Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

ALL FARM BASE

SITE HISTORY AND SITE MANAGEMENT

Is there a reference system for each field, orchard,

Is a recording system established for each unit of

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

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Is there a risk assessment available for all sites

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

A written risk assessment to determine whether the Major Must

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

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RECORD KEEPING AND INTERNAL SELF-ASSESSMENT/INTERNAL INSPECTION

Are all records requested during the external

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

Producers shall keep up-to-date records for a

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

Does the producer take responsibility to conduct a

There is documented evidence that in Option 1 an

Have effective corrective actions been taken as a

Necessary corrective actions are documented and

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH

Does the farm have a written risk assessment for

Code Ref: IFA V5.0_July16-CL; Edition V5.0-2; English Version

The written risk assessment for hygiene issues

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Does the farm have a documented hygiene